Joe ApfelbaumCEO, evyAI · Networking Connector, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur

What do you say to people to make them feel special while networking

28 Dec 2021 · 1 min

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In this brief advice clip, Joe Apfelbaum explains how to make someone feel special during networking. He recommends asking sincere, expertise‑focused questions rather than superficial ones, and offering genuine compliments that highlight the person’s authority, credibility, or business achievements. When you truly feel impressed, explicitly tell them you are impressed, which honors the relationship and leaves a positive impression.

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If you want to make somebody feel special when you're networking with them, ask them questions about them. Give them sincere compliments, not about their looks or about what they're wearing, but about their expertise. In business, people want to be an authority. People want to be impressive. People want to be credible. So when you ask them about their business and about the details of what they're up to, and you actually are impressed, then give them a compliment. Tell them how you feel. When you start telling people that you feel impressed by them because you truly are impressed by them, you are honoring your relationships, and that makes people feel good.