Three. If I believe in the opportunity and I have the right person, then as many times as it takes!
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"and I have the right person" <-- figuring out if you do is probably the hardest part. At least for me.
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1/2 The right person should be qualified from the beginning. Most will answer honestly when asked directly.
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Agreed for validated pitches. For pitches being refined, pre-qual is hard because creative new ideas can emerge during convo
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Understood. Pre-qual, mid-qual, post-qual. You want to know you're speaking with the right person/people always.
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