There are a lot of people out there who have a lot of connections that can help you and your business. But It’s Not About You… It’s about how you can help them. If you want to connect up with just the guise of taking, you will be met with resistance. Make sure you have…
Just because someone shows up at a networking meeting or group, does not mean that they are a REAL good connection. You have to give everyone a chance, but you also have to know when people are there to just use the group or fuse the group with energy and effort! Invest in those who…
If they made a movie about your life, who would play you in the movie? I am not talking about a doppelgänger, but which actor matches your energy and personality. How others percieve you is important. Ask people close to you and you may be surprised. How you view yourself may be all Judy Garland,…
We all have a lot to learn and teach! I love my time with Al Ritter. He is someone who takes time out of a nationally busy schedule to have coffee with me? I am honored and floored to have a person who has written books selling 70,000 copies and taught the best of the…
Just getting up to bat is not enough… you have to hit the ball. Good hitters hit tons of singles, but home run hitters tend to swing for the fences and strike out a lot. Take it slow when networking and look for small wins. After a few times at bat, you can swing for…
We are truly all part of a bigger picture. Sometimes we need to step back and take a look at our networks and just thank them for being part of your life and business. It truly is about the relationships you create and maintain that matters. So let me take a minute to thank you.…
Wikipedia states that “Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces“. It’s also considered a day to pay homage to anyone who served or are serving in the military. Today, I want to give a shout out to all the dads, moms, sons,…
If you’ve worked with a client for long enough, you’ll likely learn tidbits about their family. Knowing these can be the key to building a long-term relationship, even if they aren’t always your client. For instance, I worked with a client for over three years but parted ways when my business model changed. This previous client’s…
Some of the best meetings are enhanced by Great Food. Networking over breakfast or lunch is common. Having an evening meeting and hiring a really great and creative chef or caterer can make a good event special. Mark Twain said, “Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and…
When is the right time to move on from a networking group? That ranges from “Today” to “Never”. It’s a hard question to ask and to answer. It really depends on your business, your expectations, and your experience at each group. There are times when relationships mean more than business and other times where business…