How do I ask for an informational chat? (Milwaukee)

I sent 18 messages on a professional network and got two replies. I worked as a pharmacy technician before this. Some people reply with short answers. Did any turn into leads?

I asked what they wish they had known at my stage. People enjoy answering that.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 2 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.