Half hour One-On-One’s are a valuable tool in getting to know people and businesses. Fore Hour Nature Meetings (golf with friends and clients) are my way of getting to know people to their core. You would be amazed in what you can learn about other people and what they could learn about you being…
Do you have a talent or hobby? It’s an AWESOME way to make connections with people! You may not think of crochet, music, acting, woodwork, painting and other activities as networking, but it lets you connect with like minded individuals… You never know when you can make a Golden Connection!
One of the most influential people in my life was my High School Music Teacher Don Daebelliehn. He didn’t just teach sharps and flats, he taught performance (public speaking), dynamics (flow of a presentation), and relationships (how to collaborate and connect with others)! I just had to reach out to thank him for shaping my life!
At my Book Signing, I was surprised by a visitor that I worked with years ago. I helped her keep the business afloat long enough to finally sell her building and keep the business alive. You never know when people in your past can be a part of your future – Page 256 in the…
No matter how busy you are… No matter what your commitments… No matter how popular you have become… DO NOT neglect the people who got you there! Make sure you don’t neglect those helped you to become the new you! Recommend them. Reach out to them. Help them become the best they can be… just…
When someone has a birthday, it’s time to celebrate them. Tell them how much you appreciate them in your life! Give them props for what they have done for you! It’s their day! Help them celebrate it in a way that makes them feel how special they are in your life. Relationships are the currency…
Seek opportunities to give back to those who in need. Even though the job market is loosening, there are still many people out of work or underemployed. I teach Job Seekers how to use Social Media to find a job. You never know when one of them can or will give you, or someone you…
When you entertain at your home, you are giving everyone a chance to have a good time and network! As the host(s) it’s your job to introduce people who don’t know each other, start and moderate conversations, and generally set the tone for the day and evening! Have a great time and make sure others…
I hope you had a chance to meet up with family, friends or neighbors. Holidays are an awesome time to reflect on what we have including relationships! I hope you have a great 4th of July. Take lots of picture and share them with your audience! Make it a day to remember!
Relationships are the currency of business! Yet some of us treat them like recyclables. We use them, throw them away and then hope we can use them again when we need them! Rather than using, how about washing them with your attention and using them again as a platform to grow and nurture your business?…