Networking is real!!!
The other day at work, I overheard one of my coworkers talking to a gentleman who was talking REI, among other things, but my coworker was totally uninterested in REI and the gentleman was talking about his deal he just closed, using all the investor lingo we use.
IMHO, the most socialy awkward thing to do is, to inject yourself in a conversation that you were not part of/invited; however, I tabled my social cues and went forward with a business card and politely asked to be apart of the conversation. Exit my coworker and in steps fellow REI investor.
Turns out the gentleman got a smoking deal on a 2/1 in South LA and I understand why he wanted to talk about it (pics above).
We hit it off and today we were running around and I was learning a new aspect of the flip biz from a pro. He's been in for 30+ years and he loves what he does.
Now he invited me to his flip and gave me a few gems b4 we parted ways.
Even if we never see each other again that was a positive return for coming out of one's comfort zone.
Keep networking every day everywhere you go, you never know who you will meet. Please keep biz cards on you too, screams seriousness and professionalism.
Thank you BP family
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I have been involved in business leads groups in the past which are all about networking. I ran into an acquaintance from a leads group I was involved in 3 years ago when I was selling insurance. We decided to meet for lunch and catch up. She shared her business with me and I with her. As we were getting ready to leave I said "a good lead for me would be an individual who has money in cd's and low interest accounts" Her reply was "well I have private money". We are now working out the details on my first deal with her. You never know who you might be talking to. If I had not have mentioned that one sentence, I would have missed out on a new investor.