Brian Scudamore recommends taking all the following approaches to contacting successful entrepreneurs and asking for their advice and encouragement, except:
a. Call and say: "Can I take you to lunch for a couple hours?"
b. Call and say: "Can I ask you one question?"
c. Send an e-mail that says: "Hey, great success story, and I like what you’re doing. I have some questions about a particular practice of yours."
d. When you don’t hear back, follow up: "Hey, never heard back from you but I’ve got a pressing question. Would love to know your thoughts. Impressed with what you've built.