Ep 161: Invitation: Stop Waiting for Referrals and Start Creating Access

About this episode

Pam Durkin discusses the importance of creating access to opportunities through personal outreach and relationships in design.

In this episode, I breaks down the “I” in the V.I.P. Method: Invitation . If reaching out makes you feel like you’re chasing, begging, or being cringey, this episode will help you see it differently. I explain why better opportunities often come through relationships, why people forget about you when you’re not top of mind, and why staying connected in a thoughtful, personal way is a key part of creating access to higher-fee projects.   You’ll also hear why the phone not ringing with the right opportunities does not mean you’re not good enough, it may simply mean the right people don’t know what to invite you into yet. I share how to make outreach feel curious, personal, and relevant instead of cookie-cutter, plus I give you one simple exercise to help you reconnect with someone this week.   This episode is part of the V.I.P. Method series leading up to the free live workshop, The V.I.P. Path to Your Highest Design Fee , happening June 24th at 12 PM Eastern. Grab your seat with the link below! Ready to stop waiting for better opportunities and start creating access to them? Join me for my FREE live workshop, The V.I.P. Path to Your Highest Design Fee , where I’ll show…

People in this episode

Host: Pam Durkin

Topics covered

• outreach
• networking
• design fees
• relationships
• V.I.P. Method

Keywords

• referrals
• opportunities
• design projects
• networking
• V.I.P. Method

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