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How CEOs Find Warm Paths to Enterprise Buyers

Use CEO relationships selectively, then hand follow-up to the account owner so the relationship stays with the company.

A practical answer

What to know

CEOs often have the strongest relationships but the least time, so requests should be selective. Use your network for accounts where your perspective or relationship genuinely adds context, and delegate the rest to the team. A CEO introduction should feel personal, not like a templated sales motion.

A thoughtful next step

Try this

  1. Choose a handful of accounts where your relationship is genuinely relevant.

  2. Ask the connector privately and explain the specific reason for the meeting.

  3. Hand follow-up to the account owner so the relationship stays with the company.

Explore the topic

Read the What is Go-to-Network? pillar guide for the broader approach, or explore all network guides.