Three Ways to Introduce Yourself to Strangers

Written By Kate Smalley

If you’re self-employed and struggle to explain what you do, here are three alternative ways to introduce yourself:

  1. Share a question you explore through your work

  2. Share a current project you’re excited about

  3. Share a belief that underpins your work

Few introductions require an elevator pitch. Instead, use it as an opportunity to start a conversation you’d enjoy having.

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    Kate Smalley

    Kate Smalley is a small business advisor, facilitator, and educator based in Toronto, Canada. She writes about growth and business development for principled, industry-shaping entrepreneurs.

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