I hve been in my current sales role for about 2 years and while I m decent at hitting targets and keeping clients happy, I just cant seem to build those deeper relationships that everyone talks about. You know, the kind where people actually trust you enough to refer opportunities or collaborate.
It started back in my last job too. Id go to industry meetups, but without some shared history or mutual contacts, conversations always fizzle out. People are polite, but it never turns into anything solid. I feel like I m always starting from zero, explaining who I am and why they should care, and it gets exhausting and embarrassing.
Part of me wonders if its my approach, or if moving to a new city without that built in network is the real issue. How do i even establish that initial trust when there is no common ground?