☕️ 4 steps to your first coffee chat + 11 remote jobs hiring now

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Welcome to The Remote Marketer newsletter! 🎉

I’m excited to share this project with you, designed to help you grow your career and land a remote job by marketing yourself the right way.

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Just sending job applications isn’t enough.

Without networking, you’re missing real opportunities. But how do you start, and what do you say?

This month, I’ll help you network naturally by starting with step one: sending your first message and landing a coffee chat.

How to ask for a coffee chat

Referrals can open doors, but most people go about them the wrong way. They send a cold DM saying, “Can you refer me?” and hope for the best.

But here’s the truth: people don’t refer strangers.

They refer those they know, like, and trust.

Instead of making a cold ask, focus on building a real relationship first.

Here’s how to do it step by step:

1️⃣ Send a thoughtful first message

Reach out within 48 hours to start a conversation, not ask for a job. Keep it casual and find common ground to make it feel natural.

Example:

"Thanks for connecting! I saw you’ve been doing marketing at [Company] for two years. What’s your favorite part about working there?"

2️⃣ Engage with their content

In week 1 or 2, build familiarity by liking and commenting on their posts with thoughtful insights.

Example:

"That’s an interesting take on [topic]. I’ve seen something similar in my experience with [specific example]. Have you noticed the same?"

3️⃣ Share something useful

In weeks 2 or 3, strengthen the connection by DMing a relevant article, podcast, or resource.

Example:

"I saw this article on [topic], and it reminded me of your post about [specific point]. I found the section on [detail] interesting. Thought you might enjoy it!"

4️⃣ Ask for a coffee chat

In weeks 3 or 4, ask for a 15–30 minute coffee chat and keep the conversation focused and specific before mentioning referrals.

Example:

"I’ve really enjoyed our conversations about [topic]. Would you be open to a 15-minute coffee chat? I’d love to hear more about your experience at [company], especially [aspect of their work]."

What to work on this month

✔ Connect with five new people and send a personalized message.
✔ Comment on at least two of their posts per week.
✔ Share two valuable resources (an article, podcast, or insight).
✔ Book at least one coffee chat with a new connection.

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