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Re:Ask HN: How to connect with experts outside of the tech d... by PaulHoule on Monday April 13, 2020 @07:09PM (#22861184)
A well planned "cold call" can break you into any industry.

In times of COVID-19 this does not apply, but if you go to a Subway franchise, a cafe or any kind of restaurant during off hours you might meet the owner or a manager. For years I've gone to the food court at the Subway at the mall and talked with the owner about business and life.

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Re:Ask HN: How to connect with experts outside of the tech d... by rovyko on Tuesday April 14, 2020 @05:43PM (#22871855)
The cold call approach is something I've been hearing a lot. It's scary to just start talking to people when you have no experience, but I think that's just life. It was the same with negotiating salary, learning new thing and meeting new people. You just need an objective goal, courage and a way to learn from failures.

Thanks for your input!

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