Introductions4 min read
The Best Way to Ask for Introductions
A respectful intro request approach that improves response rates and protects trust.
Great introduction requests are specific, low-friction, and mutual. Vague requests put pressure on the other person and usually get ignored.
Give context for why the introduction is valuable to both sides. Include one sentence about fit and one sentence about what you want to explore.
Always make it easy to decline. Respectful requests preserve trust, and trust is what keeps introductions flowing over the long run.
Quick takeaways
- • Be specific about who and why
- • Frame value for both sides
- • Make it easy to decline