“The worst that can happen is they say no or don’t respond, and you can always follow up in 6 months to a year as your successes grow.”

“If you are bold enough to approach your idols, do so as their equal as they will be much more receptive to hearing you out.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“From that moment of your introduction, find a way to stay in contact with them as there is no telling what mutually beneficial situations will arise from that random point of contact.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Don’t wish them a Happy Holidays for every occasion as it can come across as disingenuous or a backhanded sales attempt of sorts, but in general, people value intentional effort.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Take the time to get their contact information before you walk off and if it's somebody that you have serious interest in developing a relationship with, proceed to message them within minutes of walking away, simply thanking them for their time.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“The time leading up to publishing this book, I barely spoke to anybody to such a point I had people reaching out to see if I had died. That is nobody's fault but my own.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“If you have already built a network once before, you likely know exactly what you need to do to build it again.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition