There IS such a thing as a free lunch!
I’d love to buy you lunch, and it won’t cost you a nickel. Read on to find out how…
My goal this year is to meet with someone new approximately once a week, have an informal discussion/interview over a lunch paid for by me, and to blog about the event afterwards. Nothing overly formal, just a short insight into who you are, what you’re doing, and any thoughts you have on your industry or any other topic that may interest you.
There are a few ground rules which you must follow.
- You must choose the location. I want you to introduce me to your favourite place to eat lunch. Ideally somewhere unique that reflects your tastes, but anything will do.
- You must choose something off the menu for me. Again, introduce me to something you love, the signature dish or some delectable gem that nobody orders. I’ll try anything.
- You may not bring a friend, spouse or colleague. It will distract from our discussion and my ability to get to know you better.
- You may not at any time offer to pay for any portion of the meal. Doing so indicates your inability to grasp the notion of a free lunch and I will question your mental stability out loud.
- You must be part of my LinkedIn network. If you aren’t, by all means, connect with me first on LinkedIn and book a lunch after I accept.
- For the time being, I’m limiting this offer to locations within Southern Ontario. I do travel however so if you are outside of Southern Ontario and are interested in meeting for lunch, send me a PM over LinkedIn, and I’ll let you know when I’m in the area.
If this interests you, and I hope it does, please accept my invite for a free lunch by following this link.
https://calendly.com/mred9/free-lunch/
I look forward to seeing you soon. Bon appétit!
Edward de Groot