Conference and event season is underway! When you attend an event or conference, you are investing your time, your energy and your money. How do you ensure that you get a great return on that investment? Here are 3 simple ways that you can guarantee your event experience is positive, productive and profitable. 1. Get [...]
Does walking into a room full of people at an event, conference or networking meeting feel intimidating or uncomfortable to you? You are NOT alone! (Confession time – it scares my stilettos off sometimes, too!) Nobody said that you have to network on your own. In fact, isn’t it more in line with what networking [...]
Have you ever met someone at a networking event, meeting or conference that seemed to look at you with dollar signs in their eyes? Yeah, me too. And I don’t like it. In fact, it irritates me — on several levels. First, it’s the fact that they are perpetuating the “bad reputation” that networking sometimes [...]
There’s a question that the REALLY good connectors and relationship-builders ask of those they meet: “How can I help you?” The first time I heard it, I was caught off guard and didn’t quite know how to respond. I mean, really? You’re interested in helping ME? Wow — now that’s a different approach to networking! [...]
Fresh starts, clean slates, and all that jazz. What a great feeling of energy and enthusiasm for the days ahead. I love it! Some folks “poo-poo” the idea of New Year’s resolutions, but I think it’s a wonderful time to set your intentions for the upcoming year. I prefer to call it goal setting and [...]
Want to increase the number of referrals you receive from your network? Well, here’s the key: It’s all about bringing value to the members of your network BEFORE expecting to receive referrals. This may seem like common sense, but we often forget to give before we want to receive. I often hear people say [...]
Looking for a new way to help you connect at a networking event? Networking groups, professional associations and chambers of commerce are always looking for new ways to engage their members (and guests) in business networking. You've probably attended a "Casino Night," a "Spa Night" or other themed event at one time or another. This [...]
I'm always on the lookout for new resources about business networking — I like to continually be learning about my chosen area of expertise, but I also like to be able to recommend good ones whenever I find them. One of the most common complaints I hear from business professionals about why they don't network [...]
You've attended a business mixer, trade show or other type of networking event. You've exchanged cards with numerous folks and even had a few good conversations as well. Now what? Do you file their card on your desk somewhere — meaning to give them a call sometime? (ah, yes, the "good intentions" pile . . [...]
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