Key facts
- Keep a list of the people who bought from you or championed you, and watch for job changes on their records.
- Make sure it is a role that can buy from you.
- When the job on their record is updated.
- The person who took over the old role may not know you yet.
Why are moved champions so valuable?
They already know what you do and trust it. At a new company they often review suppliers early, and a familiar name is easy to say yes to.
What should I send?
A short, personal note: congratulations on the new role, a line on what you did together before, and an offer to help them settle in. No pitch deck.
Who should I tell Buzzlist about?
Buyers, everyday users who liked you, and people who referred you. Add your customers to your Hive so Buzz knows who they are.
How to catch champions who move
- Add your customers
Import them, or add them to your Hive.
- Watch for moves
Buzz shows "Your champions moved" with the date the job was updated.
- Check the new role
Make sure it is a role that can buy from you.
- Write a personal note
Mention your history in one line.
When does Buzzlist fit, and when does it not?
It fits when
- You have past customers whose people you know by name.
It does not fit when
- You have no customers yet.
Questions people ask next
How quickly does Buzzlist see a move?
When the job on their record is updated. Buzz shows the date with each move.
Should I also contact their replacement?
Yes. The person who took over the old role may not know you yet.
Is it creepy to email someone about a new job?
Not when you already worked together. Keep it short and personal.
Does this use contacts?
Revealing new contact details uses a contact. People you already revealed are never charged again.