Help Them Help You

The more specific the ask, the more likely you are to get the help you seek.

Do your research ahead of time and drill down to exactly what you need and how and why they best can help.

(Keep in mind that just like you, everyone’s extremely busy and working on things that they’re equally passionate about. Have empathy for that. Including if you don’t hear back or they can’t fulfill your request.)

Help them help you.