On firing off “do you know of anyone?” emails. The short answer to the sender’s question is No. No, I do not. It does not…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 14, 2024
On sending “I’m looking for a job” or “hire me” outreach to your network. I’m reading your email and I get it (not just the…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 14, 2024
“Lawdy, this is so on point! As are all of your messages these days. I read them just to crack up at some point during my…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 14, 2024
On pitching podcast hosts. Massive big f’g sigh on this pro tip, as IMHO this is potential podcast guest networking 101. Here are the ABC’s…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 12, 2024
On automated “Hey Kelly, just checking in one last time ????” emoji-infused follow-up sales email. Ok. What was the sender thinking? That a little dash of…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 12, 2024
Confession. I initially resisted joining Twitter back in 2007 (really!) finally succumbing to the “you should” pressure from friends to join the online cocktail party…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 12, 2024
On sending spray + pray sales emails. If you’re going to resort to the spray + pray email strategy to drum up sales, at least…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 12, 2024
On responding to a startup funding no. So you need money to get your venture going. I get it. And you’ve taken the spray +…
J. Kelly HoeyJanuary 12, 2024
