A person I network with was caught off guard by realizing he was supposed to present today! He did an awesome job because he was prepared! Whether you have a networking group you belong to or not… always be ready to give a presentation. I often carry a screen, projector, and a computer, or iPad in…
Posting pictures is one of the best ways to get people to interact with your posts. Better yet… take pictures of other people you are with, or places you are going, or landmarks. Start conversations by posting something others want to talk about! Give them a reason to comment and interact!
Those who are always looking for sales live and die by the transaction. Those who are always looking for connections, live and die by relationships. Are you growing your audience, or alienating them. Sales start with leads, then conversions and then transactions. If all you want is sales… you are missing out on the good…
Having gone to many networking groups, I have an answer to your question… “Which is better, paid or free networking events?”. My answer is NEITHER! What matters is leadership and structure. Paid for or free, Chamber driven or independent… what matters is who is running it and what rules they have set, and expectations explained.…
A friend asked “Do niches or areas of specialty grow your business or potentially alienate potential clients?”. My Answer was “Niches are critical… They define you from the competition. That does not mean that you ignore the fringes! Just position yourself as the expert in… <—- Relationship Marketing!”. What makes you different… makes you memorable!!!…
We talk to and meet a lot of people, but do you know who your audience is? You may think it’s only potential clients and that’s the mindset that most people go into networking with. But for every 1 client you meet and focus on, you could be missing out on 2-3 potential power partners…
Yesterday I was invited to golf. I golfed with three guys that I never met before, but will be forever friends. Giving a presentation in Galena, I was treated to 9 holes of golf. We started out as strangers and two hours later we left as friends! It was a friend and business partner who…
When presenting to a group… It makes sense to make a big splash! Anastasia Roytburg, who sells Premier Design Jewelry, made her point with “Big Bucks” at a networking group this morning! What motivates people, and what makes you stand out from the crowd? Your crowd will decide!
Networking leads to more networking. Two people I network with, happen to belong to a local chapter of a national DJ association. I have had the pleasure to present to them twice! What people do you know, who belong to organizations, could benefit from knowing you, and you knowing them? It never hurts to ask!
People Matter… Especially those you don’t know. We tend to gravitate to people we know at events and networking meetings. What you want to do is get out of your comfort zone and meet people you DON’T KNOW! Make it a point to take the extra effort to search out and connect with others… You…