How to follow up with a key person from a conference

How to follow up with a key person from a conference How to follow up with a key person from a conference We attend a conference to learn, grow and meet new people.  And if you come across someone interesting who can advance your business, it’s important to send a message when you’re back at your desk to keep the dialogue  going.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Here’s how:Subject line: Great to meet you at [name of event/conference; for instance, “BizCon 2000”]Hi [person’s first name],I’m [your first and last name] with [name of company].It was nice to meet you at [name of event/conference]. I enjoyed learning more about [what you gleaned from the other person; for instance, “the  work you do at Acme Corporation related to finance and accounting. Plus,  I needed someone to joke with during that boring keynote address”].Let’s keep the discussion going. [Then, the next step; for instance, “As I mentioned, our company is looking for a new accounting firm and y ours may  be a good fit. I will connect you with our CFO in a separate email so you two  can meet.”]Thanks again,â€" Leader’s first nameEmail signatureDeeper InsightPut the name of the event/conference where you met in the subject line (ex: BizCon 2000). The proper noun makes your email more recognizable in a crowded inbox.  Also, make sure to explain the next step “looking for a new accounting firm”).  The person may not want to follow up if he/she doesn’t know the “why.”This article first appeared on Danny Rubin.  You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people