My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
8-10 personalized follow-ups over 6-8 weeks with varied approaches
Why It Works
Most people give up after 1-2 attempts, creating competitive advantage for those willing to persist. Busy, successful people often delay decisions rather than reject them, so persistence demonstrates seriousness and commitment.
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Research target thoroughly and craft personalized initial outreach
Wait 3-4 days, then follow up with different angle or additional context
Continue every 4-7 days with new information, questions, or opportunities
Track all interactions and vary approach each time
Maintain professional tone and assume they're busy, not rejecting
When It Fails
When the value proposition is weak, when timing is fundamentally wrong, or when the prospect has explicit reasons to decline rather than being busy
Real Example
“Podcast host gets billionaire CEO interview after 9 follow-ups over 6 weeks, varying from business news mentions to mutual connections to specific value propositions”
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