How To Master QuickFire Networking?
So you’ve heard of Agency Growth Events’ signature feature: QuickFire Networking. But what exactly is it? And more importantly, how do you make the most out of it?
The main idea behind QuickFire is to recreate the famous coffee break atmosphere of any good conference, where the real serendipitous business networking magic happens. Imagine you’ve just come off an engaging content session, grabbed a coffee and suddenly found yourself talking to a complete stranger. Now, this could go two ways:
You like what you hear and end up exchanging business cards, creating a business prospect for the both of you, or,
Exchange a few pleasant words and nod kindly whilst searching the room, hoping for a saviour to get you out of there.
QuickFire networking at AGE is geared for the former! Sandwiched between content sessions, we give you a frame of reference for your virtual coffee break and start sending people your way.
Thankfully, at Agency Growth Events, our AI is always hard at work, analysing the type of people you like being matched with and making sure you -bump into- more people like that.
Once you are in a QuickFire session, you’ll be matched with someone on a three-minute video call. If things work out, you can add each other as connections on the event platform, exchange contact information or even elongate your call to more than three minutes. If not, nod like a champ, smile, and it’ll be over soon. Just tell our algorithm at the end that this was not your cup of tea (or coffee, for that matter)
So, what works best when you’re talking to a stranger on a video call for three minutes?
Here are some ideas:
Start by asking where they’re from. Perhaps that’s a place you always wanted to visit? Or somewhere you’ve already been to. This one’s always a good start.
Ask what time it is there. Another easy winner. It’s always five o’clock somewhere!
The weather? No words for this one.
Now that you’ve broken the ice let’s get down to business.
Ask them what they do. You’ll find you also need a perfect and concise answer to this one. Don’t worry. Practice makes perfect.
Comment on the session that just concluded. Did you like it? Did you agree with the speakers?
Comment on the session coming up. Are you looking forward to it? What topic or which speaker is most important to you?
You must have a good feel for the person on the other side of the screen by now. Be generous with our AI. Tell us if you’ve enjoyed this call or not so we can make sure the other ones in store will be just what you’re looking for.
Have fun!
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