Bacon and eggs

Howdy!

In this issue: the best kind of intro meetings, a book of poetry and a reason to take a vacation.

Let’s get breakfast

We are all trying to network, connect and grow with someone.

Whether you are looking to get a new job, ascend in your current role or want to make an impact on the community, there are people you need to meet.

If you ever feel like it’s a challenge to pin someone down, your solution is invite them to breakfast.

Before jumping into why, let’s look at the downfalls of all the other standard options.

• Video Call: it’s easy for anyone to sit behind a computer and give their time. But you likely don’t have their focus. Meeting in person will 10x the conversation and opens up small nuances you otherwise would not have caught. If you are within 50 miles of someone, go meet them in person.

• Coffee Chat: this is breakfast’s millennial cousin. Hip, lightweight, easy to cancel and sometimes just ghosted altogether. It creates relaxing conversations, but you’re trying to get a little serious here. And great news, when sit down for breakfast, the first thing they’ll ask is “Coffee?”

• Lunch: the worst of the bunch for new connections. Ain’t nobody got time for lunch these days. You’ll get skipped by backed up morning calls, rushed through where they’re going next and elect for some fast casual option. Fine to meet friends/family who you know will set the time aside.

• Happy Hour: this is a solid touch point option. The best for bringing a small group together and a good fast follow up to check in and see priorities. But still easy for them to bail after a long day and can drag on longer than even you had hoped.

• Dinner: oh you’re fancy, huh? Well turns out people have lives. Sure apps, steak, alcohol and a well trained waiter is fun. But this is not a date. You are not woo-ing your target to make an extended commitment. Let them go home and try again in the morning. Also, most expensive option if you’re covering the bill.

The thing I like about breakfast is everyone has an open morning somewhere in their calendar.

They have a slot they’re planning on not going far from home and can actually commit to. When the day comes, you’ve grabbed them early enough before conflicting priorities pop up.

You get a mix of 5 above all in one. The access of a video call, caffeine of a coffee chat, 45-90 minute blocked time of a lunch, casual space like a happy hour and the restaurant experience of dinner.

This May, get breakfast on their calendar before summer starts. I have one scheduled, one pending and probably should setup another.

What Else

❤️ Little Book of Love Poems

I stumbled upon this short book of poems that plays on the quirks, intimate and fun parts of married life. It would make for a great gift, light coffee table read or way to celebrate a step in your relationship. Celebrating one year with Amy on Sunday!

💾 Fountains of Wayne Live

I visited Grandma H in Boston to see one of my favorite bands, Fountains of Wayne. Getting to watch them perform live after being a fan since I was a fourth grader, was surprisingly emotional and one of my favorite nights of the year.

⚾️ BravesVision is Paying Off

Grandma’s Corner