Here are the only 4 things you need to start a new business conversation.

Here are the only 4 things you need to start a new business conversation:

-- A provocative point-of-view.
-- Great set of questions.
-- Exceptional listening.
-- Critical thinking skills.

And if you're a consultant reading this, you already have these.

How to get started ... trust yourself, be willing to approach people who are likely interested in what you have to say, and prepare yourself to handle rejection ... because it's inevitable.