The Psychology: Makes you appear non-threatening and relatable
Template Phrases:
"I'm relatively new to the [industry/market]..."
"This is a new challenge for our team..."
"We're still learning about [specific area]..."
"Any guidance would be incredibly valuable..."
"I'd appreciate any insights you might have..."
Example in Context:
"Hi [Name], I'm relatively new to the Indonesian skincare market, and any guidance would be valuable. We're exploring opportunities to enter this market and would love insights from industry professionals like yourself."
The Psychology: Shows you're not just taking - you're willing to give back
Template Phrases:
"If there's anything I can support you with..."
"Happy to share insights from our experience in [area]..."
"Let me know how I can help in return..."
"I'd be glad to share what we've learned about [topic]..."
"Feel free to pick my brain about [your expertise area]..."
Example in Context:
"If there's anything I can support you with - whether it's product insights, samples, or collaboration ideas - please let me know."
The Psychology: Positions conversation as educational, not sales
Template Approaches:
**Market Research Angle:**
"We're conducting research on [industry trends/challenges]..."
"I'm gathering insights on [specific topic]..."
"We're trying to understand [market dynamics]..."
**Insight Gathering:**
"What are the biggest challenges in [industry]?"
"Who are the key players we should know about?"
"What trends are you seeing in [specific area]?"
Example in Context:
"We're conducting research on skincare market entry strategies in Southeast Asia. What would you say are the biggest barriers for international brands entering Indonesia?"
The Psychology: Removes financial risk and fear of wrong decision