Tips for Keeping in Touch With Contacts

I landed back in Los Angeles after a 4-day legal convention in Vegas and realized something: People are great at networking in the moment, but struggle to follow-up and keep relationships after an event like a major convention. To make sure all of the connections you made are sustained long-term, here's a step-by-step guide to effectively follow up post-convention: 📝 Personalized Note Writing: Always begin with a personalized note. Thank your new contacts for their time and highlight specific topics or moments you shared. A handwritten note can make a deep impression in today's digital world, signaling thoughtfulness and genuine interest. 📲 Organize Contact Details: Compile a database of the addresses, emails, and other contact details you've gathered. Tools like Microsoft Excel or CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot can be great for this. This not only helps with immediate follow-up but aids in long-term relationship management. 🤳🏻 Engage on Social Media:   Connect with your new contacts on platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, IG, Facebook and TikTok. Engage with their posts to foster online rapport, but ensure your interactions are meaningful. 📩 Newsletters:   If you have a newsletter, consider adding your new contacts to the mailing list (with their consent). This keeps them updated on your activities, insights, and the latest happenings in the legal field. 🔄 Share Your Work: If you've written books, articles, or other publications, share them. It not only positions you as an expert but provides value to your contacts. ✅ Regular Check-ins:   Set reminders to touch base periodically. You could share relevant articles, wish them on holidays, or update them about significant milestones in your career. 👏🏼 Tips and Insights: Offer helpful tips or insights from the convention or from your experience. It’s a non-invasive way to remind them of the value you bring to the table. 🤝 Long-Term Relationship Building Relationships are not about transactions but genuine connections. Ensure your interactions are not always business-focused. Learn about their interests, congratulate them on personal achievements, and be there during challenging times. 📚 Recommend Books: If you've come across insightful books (including ones you've written), recommend them. It's a subtle way to showcase your expertise and share knowledge. 🎉 Events and Reunions: Consider organizing or attending reunion events for convention attendees. It's a way to rekindle connections and stay updated on each other’s progress. Remember: post-convention networking is an art. It requires genuine interest, persistence, and patience. By investing time and effort into nurturing these relationships, you'll not only grow your network but also enrich your professional journey. Remember, it's not about how many contacts you have, but the depth and quality of those connections. #networking #lawyer #success #relationshipbuilding

ADHD brains hate networking—7 tips that work: (built for follow-through, not overwhelm) Let’s get real for a second. You don’t need another “just reach out!” list. You need something you can come back to after opening 6 tabs and forgetting what you were doing. I’ve got you, fam 👇 ️1. Focus on giving, not taking. ↳ Think: "How can I help or support this person?" ↳ Provide value first to build trust. 🧠 ADHD tip: Keep a list of ways to add value: sharing an article, introducing someone, or just listening. 2. Every conversation = an opportunity. ↳ Stay curious and ask thoughtful questions.  ↳ A single chat may lead to a job lead or advice. 🧠 ADHD tip: Jot down notes immediately after the conversation to remember key points. 3. Your network evolves with you. ↳ As your career shifts, your network should too.  ↳ Connect with folks in your industry or space often. 🧠 ADHD tip: Schedule a monthly "check-in" day to identify who to connect with or where to focus. 4. Quality > quantity. ↳ Don't aim to connect with everyone.  ↳ Spend more time with people who fit your goals. 🧠 ADHD tip: Make a "Top 5" list of key connections and check in with them regularly. 5. Follow-up makes connections stick. ↳ The magic happens after the first chat.  ↳ Send reminders for follow-ups or helpful articles. 🧠 ADHD tip: Use tools like calendars or apps (e.g., Todoist) to remind you to follow up within a week. 6. Show up online. ↳ Stay visible on platforms like LinkedIn.  ↳ Share insights and engage with others genuinely. 🧠 ADHD tip: Set a daily timer for 10 minutes to comment, post, or message someone consistently. 7. Consistency beats perfection. ↳ Networking takes time – no quick wins here.  ↳ A little effort often > bursts of energy or long gaps. 🧠 ADHD tip: Pick a recurring day (e.g., Fridays) for networking—it's easier to stick with when it's routine. You don't need to 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 networking. You need a rhythm that fits how your brain works. — One message ➝ opens a door — One follow-up ➝ builds momentum — One check-in ➝ reminds them you exist That’s how real relationships grow. Slow. Steady. Human. —— ➕ Follow me David Hannan for more ♻️ Repost to help someone stuck at ‘just reach out’

I've found the best networking comes by following up on introductions. When a colleague or friend makes an introduction, I always take the time to follow up with the new connection. I find that this is the best way to build relationships and create opportunities. With a recommendation from someone who knows both parties, a new connection is more likely to have interest in meeting. In turn, when I’m facilitating new connections, I try to highlight why I thought the two parties might benefit from connecting. This helps to ensure that both parties are on the same page and that they have a reason to want to talk to each other. If you're looking to grow your network, I encourage you to follow up on introductions. Keep the good karma going by making intros between people in your network. It's a great way to meet new people, learn about new opportunities, and make connections that can benefit you in your career. Here are a few tips for following up on introductions: → Respond promptly—For intros via email, I reply all with the original sender on bcc and include a specific thank-you to the person who made the introduction. This shows your appreciation and lets them know that you value their connection. → Share scheduler—In the same email (after thanking the person who made the introduction), I address the new connection directly to express my interest in meeting and share my scheduler link. My scheduler (Calendly) allows people to see when I’m available and grab a time slot that works for their schedule; this requires no follow up emails or additional back and forth. →Follow up after your initial meeting—Be prepared to follow up with the new connection after your initial meeting. This could include sending an email with links to resources or additional connections mentioned in your discussion, a simple thank-you message, scheduling another meeting, or connecting on social media. By following up on introductions, you can build strong relationships and create opportunities for yourself and others. So next time you receive an introduction, remember to follow up!

Law students, One of the challenges of networking with professionals is figuring out ways to keep in touch. Here are 3 strategies that I’ve used: 1. Ask for a book or podcast recommendation. Check back in with the person after you’ve checked out the book or podcast. You’ll have a built in conversation starter. 2. Send an update on what you’re up to. I used to send professionals email updates with whatever was going on with me. Sometimes it was to share a particular grade or assignment. Other times it was to share about a new job or internship experience. Over the years, professionals would share with me how much they appreciated those updates. 3. Simply ask for the follow up. If the initial networking conversation is going well, simply ask if you can follow back up with them in a month or so. This works well when you either of you are pressed for time. Many times I’ve said something like, “I know we scheduled 30 minutes to talk today, and I want to be respectful of your time. Would it be OK for me to reach out in a month or so to keep the conversation going?” You’d be surprised at how well each of these approaches helps build relationships.