Excerpt from Forbes Article “I Stalked Steve Jobs (And How To Get A Meeting With ANY VIP)”
3 Steps To Get A Meeting With Any VIP:
1) Find out what causes they care about. Write a ½ to 1 page genuine letter about their specific accomplishments you admire. Offer five hours donation of your time to their favorite non-profit for five minutes of their time (request a meeting in person versus via phone).
2) Send your letter via FedEx. Call to ensure it was received and bond with their Executive Assistant. Only call first thing in AM or last thing in PM. They’re more likely to answer then.
3) Repeat step 2 until you get a meeting. If for some reason this doesn’t work, give the letter to them by hand at an event they are speaking at. Then repeat step 2 until you get a meeting.
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Making call after call? Sending letter after letter?
There’s a better way!
EpicRise is an online social platform that allows users to complete fun, analytical and thought-provoking challenges and win the opportunity to meet industry leaders and build the types of connections some can only dream of.
It’s an opportunity to showcase and promote yourself professionally and win some amazing experiences, all while you’re doing what you would be doing anyway- trying to stand out of the crowd.
WIN A DAY-IN-THE-LIFE WITH FRESHII FOUNDER AND CEO MATTHEW CORRIN
And we’re live! We’ve just launched our platform with our first ever contest - a day-in-the-life experience with Ernst and Young’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Matthew Corrin. Check out the details and prizes here.
EpicRise is an online social platform that allows users to complete fun, analytical and thought-provoking challenges and win the opportunity to meet industry leaders and build the types of connections some can only dream of. We’ve developed a unique scoring algorithm that isn’t solely based on popularity or points earned so it’s simple- the most deserving win.
And why would an industry leader participate?
“I remember how tough it was for me when I opened the first freshii location 6 years ago. I have been fortunate to meet some of the leading CEOs and Founders of the most admired restaurant chains — and it has no doubt made me a better CEO and made Freshii a better company. My hope is that through Epic Rise - I can give back to aspiring entrepreneurs in a fair, seamless, and scalable format.”
If you want more information vist how it works or our about page or send Community Manager Mel an email.
Who’s behind EpicRise? We know that many of you have been wondering who the EpicRise team is. Well, here we are! In the spirit of our launch tomorrow (you’ll get to see the site including these profile pages in action then) we thought we’d give you a sneak preview and share some information about the EpicRise team. Click to scroll through our entire team’s profiles to learn a little more about them.
Our first contest is live tomorrow- a day-in-the-life with Freshii Founder and CEO Matthew Corrin with many more trending so request access and start competing for our first amazing experience here.
Something epic is coming! For real. We’re launching!
If you check out our home page today you’ll see the above. I think we’ve made some progress since our launchrock page days (nothing against launchrock, of course.) What’s exciting is that our first official contest for a day-in-the-life experience starts November 8th at 9:00:00. (Yes, we’re that precise.)
What’s up for grabs? Win the chance to spend a day with Matthew Corrin, Founder and CEO of Freshii- one of Inc.com’s 30 Under 30 and the head of one of Canada’s fastest growing retail chains. You’ll get the opportunity to pick his brain about all the woes and success of his startup and ask him any and all questions you have.
Pretty cool, right?
Request access and you’ll be sent everything you need to know to start competing on November 8th.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to reach out to any of the EpicRise team or email our Community Manager at melissa@epicrise.com.
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Wouldn’t it be awesome if these industry leaders (among others) were more accessible to you? Well, that’s exactly what we’re doing at EpicRise. We’re offering day in the life experiences with significant figures- opportunities to pick their brain and an opportunity to make the kinds of connections most people can only dream of.
And better yet? We’re launching soon! If you want to be first in line- sign up here.
