As the title says, I have a meeting with the COO of a potential competitor.
I reached out to them on LinkedIn through a cold message, gave them a very vague message on what we’re doing, and then suggested we meet to discuss what they’re building. I had no idea it would work, but it did! Now, I don’t know how to actually handle that conversation haha.
So how should I go about tackling this call?
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Why the f’ck would you meet with a competitor?
Learn more about them and of course spill company secrets /s
What’s the point of doing that? Are you looking to sell your business to them or something
Take this as an opportunity but be cautious with sharing any proprietary information.
Meeting with a competitor? Classic undercover boss move! Here’s a quick game plan: Act like a sponge - soak up all the info they’re willing to spill. Share just enough to make 'em curious but keep your secret sauce secret. And hey, if the chat turns into a brainstorming session, ride the wave – competitors can be unexpected allies. Remember, it’s like chess, not checkers. Good luck out there, corporate ninja!