Client Attraction Technique #2: Networking
One of the most cost effective ways of generating leads and referrals. However it's important that you 'work' these opportunities in the correct way. The following techniques should make a great difference to your success rate at networking events.In The BeginningIt's important to know exactly what you want out of... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 3: Time is (Not) On Your Side
You only have three seconds?Connect in under a minute?People decide if they like you within the first ninety seconds?Make the sale in the first five seconds?You get the job within four minutes?Always make a friend in less than 30 seconds?Ahhhhhhhhhh!! Which one is right!?I've read almost every book on first... Read More
Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?
If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may have heard about "Ryze." What is that, you wonder? Ryze refers to the Ryze Business Network at http://Ryze.com.Ryze is where entrepreneurs, marketing professionals and webby types go to meet other marketers, share stories, swap trade secrets and basically form their... Read More
Land the Ideal Job Using Social Networks
With at least 60% of job-seekers finding employment through networking, it's no wonder that people are turning to their colleagues and acquaintances for advice and help in finding employment. The old adage, "It's not what you know, but who you know" rings true when it comes to sources of labor... Read More
How to Turn Water into Lemonade by Giving a Flavored Answer to a Fruitless Question
I remember the first time I opened the fridge to get a drink of water and accidentally grabbed the wrong pitcher...Glug...glug...glug...Ahhh! Lemonade! My cheeks tingled from the surprising tart flavor as I gulped down an unexpected swig of Country Time.Woooo-weee! That woke me up at 6 in the morning!When it... Read More
Lessons from the Wedding Mafia
One of my clients shared a story with me from his networking group, a chapter of BNI. Ivan Misner, the creator of BNI talks about what he calls "contact spheres".Here's how it works: A group of related business owners work together to get referrals for each other. Here are some... Read More
Lesson 14 - Whats In A Handshake?
The StoryAs a child growing up, one of the many life lessons instilled in me was to wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom. As a child I often played in the dirt and places where germs customarily manifested. Another lesson I learned growing up was when... Read More
5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags
People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require nametags for several purposes. Sometimes it's for security. Other nametags are solely for identification. But simply stated; people wear nametags for one reason: so other people can use their names for... Read More
How to Announce a New Product
How can the introduction of new products affect the way I network at meetings?When I have a new product to launch, I make sure that I have a 20 to 30 second pitch ready for the next networking event I attend. I also make sure that I have a supply... Read More
Networking in the Change Room: 5 Ways to Network Effectively While Getting Undressed
There's a time and place to network with people in order to generate leads, build rapport and form meaningful relationships. The change room at your gym, spa or country club isn't one of them. It's a lousy place to do any networking. Things dangle, imperfections are visible and being naked... Read More
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Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?
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Networking
Put join a networking group on your to do list... Read More
Plan for the Event or Flounder
Rather than being there to eat the food and drink... Read More
Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking
As a single company, it is impossible to provide your... Read More
Why Cant I Start A Conversation With You?
One out of every ten Americans has a fear of... Read More
Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth
You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your... Read More
The A-B-Cs of Networking
In the workplace - and when dealing with workplace matters... Read More
Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers
You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry... Read More
Five Stumbling Blocks To Successful Networking And How To Overcome Them
The ability to connect with people is essential to success... Read More
Lessons from the Wedding Mafia
One of my clients shared a story with me from... Read More
The Anatomy of a Brain Cramp; The Retainer and the Lavalava - Communication
In life, you have to successfully work with people to... Read More
Defining a Quality Networking Group
When it comes to quality, how do you choose the... Read More
Your Front End
While surfing for traffic or browsing your safelist emails, you... Read More
How To Make Your Next Networking Event A Success
There are people who are natural born networkers - those... Read More
Have We Met Before? What to Do When You Cant Remember Who Yourre Talking To
You see him from across the room. You know him,... Read More
The Secrets of Effective Networking
Before we talk about specific networking tips I want to... Read More
Time to Hire a Professional Networker?
It used to be that people said that there was... Read More
Which Networking Events Should You Attend?
How does one determine which are the best events to... Read More
Come Home Rich - How to Get the Most out of Your Next Conference
Success in your career depends upon how well you manage... Read More
Powerful Networking: Focus on Building Connections, Not Closing Sales
You can find numerous references in the business literature about... Read More
Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business
Why ask others for help and what do you gain... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation... Read More
A New LinkedIn Discussion Forum for High Power Dealmakers
For those of you interested in international business transactions or... Read More
Networking to a New Life
Research shows that talking to strangers -- not people in... Read More
Test Your Networking Know-How
Let's test your knowledge on networking:1)The best definition of networking... Read More
Networking - How To Do It
Networking is probably the oldest, easiest, most effective and least... Read More
Social Network Software
My neighbor ? a lovely man I've known, and have... Read More
Why Bother With Social Networking Sites Like LinkedIn?
Q: I think I understand the value of networking as... Read More
Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success
Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More
The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality
Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love... Read More
Are You Leveraging Your Business Network?
Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling... Read More
Lesson 69 - When Networking Events Fail
The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and... Read More
7 Step Plan To Get Going With Networking
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you... Read More
Small File Box With Resumes to Help Customers
I bet you have not thought about it much, but... Read More
Networking - How To Do It
Networking is probably the oldest, easiest, most effective and least... Read More
How To Make Your Next Networking Event A Success
There are people who are natural born networkers - those... Read More
Social Networking: A Link To Like Minds
Not all dot-com dreams died when the Internet stock bubble... Read More
10 Steps to Successful Networking
"It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old... Read More
Networking in the Business world
Why is it so important to network with other people... Read More
Write It Down!
Why would you want to write information on paper when... Read More
Increase Your Sales by 30% Using Internet Collaboration Networks
Small businesses are really excluded from the global economySmall businesses... Read More
Increasing the ROI on Your Networking
Networking requires an investment of time, money and effort. Here... Read More
Networking: Breaking into the Buzz
Breaking into conversational groups is one of the things people... Read More
Where Does That Word Come From?
"Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to... Read More
5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags
People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority... Read More
Networking Group Loyalty Requirements
How can you find out the group loyalty requirements before... Read More
Are You Really Listening: The Importance of Strong Communication Skills
Let's face it, when most people think of IT professionals,... Read More
How to Generate More Business by Telling People What You Do
What do you tell people when asked what you do?... Read More
Why Cant I Remember Your Name?
You're terrible with names. You forget someone's name within ten... Read More
Examination of Discovery - Finding the Right Networking Group
Why would I pick this group over another group?How many... Read More
Your Front End
While surfing for traffic or browsing your safelist emails, you... Read More
Measuring Value for a Networking Group
How do you measure a group's worth to your organization?It... Read More
Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?
If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may... Read More
Savvy Networking: Grow Your Business and Your Career
Did you know that contacts are the bread of career... Read More
What I Do Is Not Who I Am... The Networking Factor
Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big... Read More
Acknowledging Referrals! What?s in It For You?
I grew up in a household where saying thank you... Read More
Mobile Car Wash Companies; Trading Tips
If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend... Read More
Why Arent You Talking to Me?
Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent... Read More
How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party
"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad... Read More
Effective Networking
The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed,... Read More
Why Bother With Social Networking Sites Like LinkedIn?
Q: I think I understand the value of networking as... Read More
Successfully Meeting And Greeting - Ten Strategies For Getting Off To A Good Start
A day in the life of every businessperson is made... Read More
Jump Start Your Network
Networking is often identified as a key business building activity... Read More
Networking Skills: Arguing in Context
If you're fond of a good debate, you know how... Read More
Come Home Rich - How to Get the Most out of Your Next Conference
Success in your career depends upon how well you manage... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation... Read More
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