I stopped for breakfast while traveling east on my motorcycle yesterday.
I place a high priority on safety and travel with all the (safety) gear all the time. (ATGATT) Most of it does not come off when I stop for food or gas.
A guy waiting in line with me asked, “Is that skydiving gear?”
I had never heard that question before. I also have no idea if skydivers have body armor.
The question got my attention and we ended up having an interesting conversation. We connected in a meaningful, although temporary, way.
This interaction was refreshingly different than standing by people oblivious to their surroundings while they remain glued to their electronic devices.
The lesson for all of us is to be aware of our surroundings and to make an effort to connect with those around us in a real and meaningful way.
A connection like this can lead to your next member(s), client(s) or even a raving fan(s). You never know.
This is the simplest, and cheapest, form of marketing ever. Just be different and make the effort to say hi!
