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Aug 2024
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How To Ask The Right Questions When You'...

AUSTIN BELCAK
About this episode

Austin shares his thoughts on the right questions to ask when you’re networking!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - How to ask the right questions while networking

[1:25] - Cold outreach is a numbers game

[2:39] - Basic questions get basic answers

[3:24] - Make sure you do your research

[6:32] - Use your research to ask informed questions

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