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10. Mix business with pleasure

I have gotten leads from going to mixers and business events. I make sure that Ihave a goal–to make contact with the people that willbe my point of reference to a lead, because they know someone thatneeds what I do. I do not waste their time and always keep it shortand simple so not to seem like a pushy person.

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