With all the outreach I do, I now get a lot of people trying connect with me.

I am always interested in connecting with people, but it helps to know what the nature of the relationship is to be.

I often get these strange approaches where people say they just want to be my friend. I ask them who they are, what I can do for them, etc. If they say anything we can build a conversation on, then I'm happy to talk to them. The problem is that I get so many people who just tell me where they're from, how many siblings they have and that they are a student.

What can I do with that?

If you want to develop a relationship with me, it is incumbent upon you to drive that conversation, just as if I want to develop a relationship with you, it is incumbent upon me to drive the conversation.

Even if you're reaching out to sell me something, I'm open to that conversation, but don't expect me to carry the conversation.

That said, if you'd like help with this, I'd be happy to talk to you, and I'll take the lead on the conversation. Visit www.guywhoknowsaguy.com and click the calendar link to schedule a call.