Learning to network takes action! You don’t attend networking events to net-“sit,” and you don’t go to net-“eat.” You go to net-WORK! When I joined South Bay BNI, I was just looking for referrals. What I got is a whole education on how to grow my business and become known! Education comes in many ways, but you must take advantage … [Read more...]
Learn how to use the Law of Reciprocity
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I posted a blog this past Monday explaining what networkers need to know about the law of reciprocity, and I promised that I’d follow up today with some tips on what to keep in mind as you learn to use the law of reciprocity in your networking efforts. Below you will find four very important things to remember: Tip No. 1–Giving means … [Read more...]
3 Networking trends…
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today I thought I would share an article I read recently from Dr. Ivan Misner on the top 3 Networking trends he feels exist in Business today. Those trends are: Integration, Education and Association INTEGRATION – OK SO I HAVE THOUSANDS OF CONNECTIONS ON MY FACEBOOK, LINKED IN, AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS. NOW WHAT? A big struggle many of us … [Read more...]
How soon should you expect Profitability?
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written a few blogs on the VCP Process® of networking and, since I’ve already covered visibility and credibility in detail, today I’m going to tell you what you need to know about profitability, the third and final phase of the VCP Process. The mature relationship, whether business or personal, can … [Read more...]
What to do before you start Networking
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I met someone recently who said she’s been having a hard time building her network because people can’t seem to understand or relate to her business. I asked her why she thought that was and she responded that her business is pretty complicated and when she tries to explain what it’s all about, she can almost see people’s eyes spinning in … [Read more...]