You got Biz cards… Now What?

“Have you ever left a networking event with a stack of cards and done absolutely nothing with them?”
You’re not collecting business cards. You’re planting seeds.
Key Mindset: “It’s not about who you meet. It’s about who remembers you — and why.”
3 Keys to Turning Biz Cards into Real Business
The 24-Hour Rule
Follow up within 24 hours.
Use casual but intentional language.
Template: “Hey [Name], great meeting you at [Event]. Would love to connect soon — I have an idea on how we might collaborate.”
Be a Connector, Not a Closer
Give before you ask.
Offer value: an article, a contact, an invite, a compliment.
Create a Follow-Up Flow That Works for You
Choose your tool: CRM, spreadsheet, or calendar.
Example Flow:
24-Hour Follow-Up
7-Day Touch (resource, invite, connection)
30-Day Relationship Check-In
15:00 – 25:00 | Mini Workshop: The Follow-Up Plan
Pick one recent business card.
Reflect:
Why did I keep this card?
What value can I offer this person?
What’s a reason to reach back out?
Draft a follow-up message using provided template.
Share sample messages:
“Hi [Name], really enjoyed our chat at [Event]. Here’s the link to that tool I mentioned. Let’s grab coffee soon.”
“Hey [Name], I thought of someone you should meet — want an intro?”
“3-Touch Follow-Up System.”
Wrap Up + Challenge
Challenge: Follow up with 3 people in the next 24 hours.
Use your message script.
Add them to your follow-up system.
Schedule your 7- and 30-day touches.
Close:
“The fortune is not in the follow-up. The fortune is in the relationship.”