I grew my business to 7 figures after leaving Meta and Google. Here's the coffee chat formula that helped.

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• Andrew Yeung, a former Google and Meta lead, goes on coffee chats three to five times a week.
• This free strategy has helped him 100x his network and grow a 7-figure business.
• He writes that effective coffee chats involve preparation, clear goals, and thoughtful follow-ups.

Successful networking doesn't just mean sending LinkedIn messages, attending conferences, and handing out business cards. You have to build 1:1 relationships too.