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Reach High-Profile Targets Quickly: Five Steps to the Artfully Manage the Gatekeeper

Written by: Keith Ferrazzi

Article Overview: Last week's tip about breezing past the gatekeeper at events brought out tons of interesting comments - you guys are using your street smarts to meet everyone from ZZ Top to Swedish choir directors to George W. Bush.

Reach High-Profile Targets Quickly: Five Steps to the Artfully Manage the Gatekeeper

Last week's tip about breezing past the gatekeeper at events brought out tons of interesting comments - you guys are using your street smarts to meet everyone from ZZ Top to Swedish choir directors to George W. Bush. This week I've got the follow up: Reach High-Profile Targets Quickly: Five Steps to Artfully Manage the Gatekeeper. In it you'll find mindsets and protocol for turning your hoped-for contact's admin into your ally, to get that first call or meeting as quickly as possible.

Returning to the VIP access post, I also appreciated Adam S.'s cautionary note about becoming the "kiss*ss who dresses his best for that day he can corner the CEO." In the end, shortcuts are shortcuts and honest effort and commitment should be your go-to M.O.

Warmest,

Keith

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