If You Want Something From Someone, Give First

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If you have anything to do with coaching, then you have been a victim of the “fake friend request” syndrome. You know when someone sends you a friend or connection request, you accept it, then they start DMing you with their offer or sales pitch?

They don’t know you from Adam. They haven’t taken the time to get to know you. They just send you a message with “Your background is…