Thoughts on coffee date result

Arash Haile

Oct '23 • Opening Convos & Coffee Dates

I just finished a coffee date a little earlier.

We were supposed to have it yesterday but he asked to reschedule once I followed up with him 30 mins beforehand.

No problem.

We met today and he was late by 20 mins.

Okay, it happens.

Once on the call, he seems very excited to talk and get things going, but the call was pretty rushed. He said “We’ll make sure to get you a percentage of each sale,” but didn’t take the time to discuss that.

He will be sending me a list of interested prospects. (But I already know I won’t start the work until the details line percentage and start times get ironed out.)

He also asked my opinion on some email marketing thoughts and I gave him advice about nurture sequences.

I clarified that I could help with nurture emails, but that would be a cost as it’s an ongoing thing. he turned that down and said he would get someone on the team to do that.

Also, because of the rushed feeling and feeling like I gave him consulting advice for free, I didn’t feel too good after the call.

I know it’s an opportunity. I don’t like how it’s being handled on his end though.

Have any of you been through something similar? Are these red flags that I should be mindful of?

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