Schedule a brief 10 minute intro call/Skype 1:1 for each individual. It takes longer to execute. But it's worth taking the time now, upfront to start building

Schedule a brief 10 minute intro call/Skype 1:1 for each individual. It takes longer to execute. But it's worth taking the time now, upfront to start building a relationship. Show an interest in the person, what their working on. ASK if there's anything you might help them with?. I had a colleague from Sao Paulo start that way. We became fast pals.