🌴168. How to get a meeting with anyone (even if you’re not famous)
Hey there! I'm currently off-grid at the Red Carpet Campout (yep, the forecast says -4°C 🥶), so today I’m sharing something from my WorkFame newsletter that’s been getting a great response.
This episode is based on my article: How to Get a Meeting With Anyone — where I break down the three tactics that have helped me book time with incredibly busy humans (even when they’re “too busy” for coffee).
It all started back in my corporate days, when a random lunch invite turned into a surreal opportunity to dine with Cameron Smith — yes, the Cameron Smith. That moment completely changed how I think about access and attention.
In this episode, I unpack:
- What the “I’m too busy” excuse really means
- How Wordle revealed the truth about people’s priorities
- Why vague invites get ignored
- How to actually get people excited to meet you
- My favourite low-friction, high-yes strategies (hint: voice notes + podcasts)
If you're pitching ideas, asking for catch-ups, or just want to increase your hit rate on cold messages—this one’s for you.
Oh, and if Cameron Smith ever hears this: thanks again for the photo, and sorry for being weird at lunch 😅
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👉 https://www.workfa.me/p/how-to-get-a-meeting-with-anyone
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