Mastering the 30-Minute One-on-One Meeting
Schedule
Wed Sep 03 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
225 S Meldrum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2603, United States | Fort Collins, CO
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Goal: Teach professionals how to run purposeful, efficient, and impactful 1:1s that build trust, spark collaboration, and drive action.Part 1 – Introduction (5 min)
Set the tone: “A 1:1 isn’t just small talk—it’s a strategy session.”
Why it matters:
Builds meaningful business relationships.
Makes sure time is respected and productive.
Creates accountability and momentum.
Promise: After today, you’ll know exactly how to run a structured 30-minute 1:1 so no meeting feels wasted.
Part 2 – The 15/15 Structure (15 min total each)
First 15 minutes (Partner goes first):
Their Story & Focus (5 min)
Who they are, what they do, who they serve.
Ask: “What’s your best client/referral/connection right now?”
Dig Deeper (5 min)
Listen for problems you can help with.
Explore their goals and challenges.
Connection Points (5 min)
Where can you add value?
Who do you know that could help them?
Second 15 minutes (Your turn):
Your Story & Focus (5 min)
Share your clear value proposition and ideal clients/connections.
Dig Deeper (5 min)
Let them ask questions about how you work.
Share examples that make it easy to remember and refer you.
Connection Points (5 min)
Suggest collaborations, introductions, or resources.
Part 3 – Timing Guide
Minute 0-2: Quick rapport & set agenda (“Let’s each take 15 min”).
Minutes 2-17: Partner’s turn.
Minutes 17-29: Your turn.
Minute 29-30: Wrap up with action items.
💡 Pro tip: Gently time-check halfway through to keep things balanced.
Part 4 – Action Items & Same-Day Wins
Agree on 3 Free Action Items before ending:
A referral introduction (via text, email, or LinkedIn).
Share a resource (article, tool, podcast, or checklist).
Schedule the next check-in.
+ At Least 1 Same-Day Item:
Send the intro right after the meeting.
Comment/share their business post on social media.
Write a quick review/testimonial.
This shows reliability and creates instant momentum.
Part 5 – Practice & Wrap-Up (5 min)
Do a condensed 1:1 role-play (2 minutes each).
Debrief: What worked? What made the conversation feel strong?
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Where is it happening?
225 S Meldrum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2603, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
