So, you are Blogging for Influence & Attention and captured an A-list blogger's attention. What next?
1. Paint yourself in a positive light. Say and do things to them that will show your best face - and strengthen the weak bond that has formed between you.
2. Engage them in conversation. Ask for advice. Share a helpful resource or experience. Comment on mutual interests. Aim to get some response.
3. Offer to help them. Ask not what _____ can do for you; instead ask what you can do for ______ . Giving first is a guaranteed strategy to long term wins.
4. Respect their time and space. Don't waste a busy person's time with trivialities or stuff that'll take up their time. Stay at a distance - until you've been invited into the รข€˜inner space'.
5. Evangelize them - yes, now it's ok. Because, now that you have their attention, they'll be watching what you say and do. Well, maybe!
6. Give them an advantage. Let them break early news you've heard about. Or get extra special profit shares on co-promotions they do for you. Or send them more traffic, clients, subscribers.
7. Pitch yourself - sensibly. Yes, after all you're in the game to get something in return. And the best way to get is to ASK. So pitch yourself - but do it subtly, gently and after you've shored up your position. Or you'll ruin all the hard work that went before.
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