Best Practices for Remote Networking Follow-Ups

I've found the best networking comes by following up on introductions. When a colleague or friend makes an introduction, I always take the time to follow up with the new connection. I find that this is the best way to build relationships and create opportunities. With a recommendation from someone who knows both parties, a new connection is more likely to have interest in meeting. In turn, when I’m facilitating new connections, I try to highlight why I thought the two parties might benefit from connecting. This helps to ensure that both parties are on the same page and that they have a reason to want to talk to each other. If you're looking to grow your network, I encourage you to follow up on introductions. Keep the good karma going by making intros between people in your network. It's a great way to meet new people, learn about new opportunities, and make connections that can benefit you in your career. Here are a few tips for following up on introductions: → Respond promptly—For intros via email, I reply all with the original sender on bcc and include a specific thank-you to the person who made the introduction. This shows your appreciation and lets them know that you value their connection. → Share scheduler—In the same email (after thanking the person who made the introduction), I address the new connection directly to express my interest in meeting and share my scheduler link. My scheduler (Calendly) allows people to see when I’m available and grab a time slot that works for their schedule; this requires no follow up emails or additional back and forth. →Follow up after your initial meeting—Be prepared to follow up with the new connection after your initial meeting. This could include sending an email with links to resources or additional connections mentioned in your discussion, a simple thank-you message, scheduling another meeting, or connecting on social media. By following up on introductions, you can build strong relationships and create opportunities for yourself and others. So next time you receive an introduction, remember to follow up!

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep in touch with a mentor or follow up after a networking call, this might be the only guide you'll ever need. 👇🏾 One of the most common questions I get is, "How should I follow up after a networking call?" Here's the playbook: 1️⃣ Say "Thank You" This is a non-negotiable. Pro tip? Do it fast, have some class, don't make asks. ✨ Translation? ↳ Same day, ideally within 60 minutes. ↳ Be specific, concise, and genuine. ↳ Don't ask any questions or for any favors. ↳ Bonus: Use a loom video to make it personal and unforgettable. (it's the "handwritten card" of 2025). 2️⃣ Close the Loop Have you heard of the 99/1 phenomenon? ↳ 99% of the time you have a coffee chat, the other person will mention a book, article, person, or resource to leverage. ↳ Only 1% will do something with this info. 💡 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 1% 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆. 3️⃣ Add Value You can: ↳ Find out what lights them up and help them accelerate toward it ↳ Find out what keeps them up at night and present a solution to it ↳ Amplify their work ↳ Celebrate their milestones ↳ Aggregate existing data or create new data Ultimately, the secret here is no secret at all. Offering real value demonstrates character and builds relational capital. 💰 And you need to have something in the bank before you make a withdrawal. 4️⃣ Give A (Non-Invasive) Update People 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 to see stories of growth. But people 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 to be a part of someone else's growth story. So, what can you do? Share a quick update on your recent wins or progress. Pro tip: ↳ Keep it relevant and concise. ↳ Tie it back to their investment in you, if relevant. 5️⃣ Make An Ask This comes last for a reason. ↳ Only make an ask after you’ve provided value. ↳ Timing and reciprocity are everything. ↳ When you're done, you're back to #1. Rinse and repeat. ---- Great follow-ups aren’t about pestering—they’re about adding value, showing you care, and staying unforgettable. Master these tactics and watch your relationships transform, forever. 🌱 What’s your favorite follow-up move that I forgot? Drop it below! 👇🏾 ---------------- ♻️ Repost to finally give the blueprint to active job seekers and networkers in your community! 🔔 Follow 🔥 Chauncey Nartey, SHRM-SCP, ACC to stay on the cutting edge of modern career wisdom.

7 Ways To Follow Up After A Networking Call (Without Being “Annoying”): 1. The Post-Networking Call Struggle You worked so hard to land this networking call. You hopped on and it went great! But now... You have no idea what to say to keep the conversation going (or ask for a referral). Let’s fix that today. 2. Proactively Plan For The Follow Up The best follow up strategy starts in the call. Start by brainstorming questions the open the door for a follow up. Ex:  - What’s one book you’d recommend reading on [Industry]  - What could I do in the next week to level up my [Skill]  - What’s the biggest challenge your team is facing right now? 3. Plan For The Follow Up - Part 2 These questions are great because they open the door for a natural follow up. Using the same examples, now you can:  - Read that book, then follow up with a thank you + what you learned  - Take action on that advice for leveling up that skill, then report back and ask for more  - Brainstorm ideas for how to help them overcome that largest challenge 4. And If You Weren’t Proactive? Sometimes we’re not as proactive as we’d like to be. In those cases, the best thing you can do is have a system for capturing information during or right after the call. It could be taking notes during the call. It could be doing a voicenote brain dump that you have ChatGPT turn into a transcript. Do your best to minimize the time between call and notes. 5. Turn The Notes Into Ideas When you have your brain dump in front of you, review it for ideas. I love to use ChatGPT for this. Upload your notes and ask: “I just had a networking calll with [Person] who works in [Job Title] at [Company]. I’m attaching the notes from our conversation. Please help me identify their challenges, goals, and iniatives. Then help me brainstorm 5 ways to follow up with value (with email templates). 6. Don’t Be Afraid To Keep Following Up People are busy. Don’t be offended if your first follow up doesn’t get a reply. Instead, keep working on what they shared with you and find additional ways to follow up again. I recommend giving it 7 business days between follow ups. But if you keep following up with a focus on value? You’ll get the reply. 7. Asking For The Referral Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for. If they haven’t proactively mentioned a referral, wait until you’ve corresponded 3-4 times (via email, on a call, etc). Then say: “I’ve really enjoyed our conversations. I wanted to share an update. X, Y, and Z things have changed in my current role and I decided to begin looking for new opportunities as a result. If you know of anything, would you keep me in mind?”