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I’m not going to buy business cards for nothing… and not want to make connections… when this was the sole purpose of creating this.
Business cards don't really facilitate connections. Taking an interest in people creates connections.
Imagine we meet at an event. Now imagine the difference between me saying to you
"Hey, I'd like to chat some more. Do you have a business card?"
or
"Hey I've enjoyed this chat. We should keep this conversation going" *whips out phone* "What's your number bro?"
All else equal, who comes off as more genuine? More in control? More organized? More worthy of a connection?
Think about the body language...
Business cards get trashed. Unless someone has an instant need. And if they have an instant need you should DEFINITELY do the latter.
Food for thought.
I have been a VORACIOUS networker and I have also run several meetups in my time. I still have at least 1000 business cards from the business I started 14 years ago and failed 7 years ago. They still have sentimental value for me.