Making Connections through Networking Part II

In my last post on the subject, I shared several ideas on how the non-networker could become more comfortable at a networking event (LINK). We get prepared by:
–    Knowing who we want to meet
–    How we will introduce ourselves
–    How we will create a few moments of connection by having some prepared questions that are not “salesy”.

In this post, I want to share how we can deepen these connections so that the people you meet will become friendly towards you and want to help you. …

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Making Connections at a networking Event Part I

You are a small business owner and you know you need more customers. You have heard that Networking Events can be a good place to meet people and get leads for your business. The only problem is; you
are uncomfortable around people. Maybe you don’t think you can have meaningful conversations or perhaps you are afraid you have to sell.

Here are some ideas that I have gathered from over the years that may be of some help.

First, prepare for the event:
–    Try to find …

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They Get It

An example of how one company leverages the Immeasurable Things That make a Measurable Difference.

My mother is no longer able to walk very far unassisted. Yet one of her great joys is shopping. I learned today that she can walk into Nordstrom, they will have her sit down and then the sales
professionals will bring her items to look at and or to try on. Now Nordstrom is famous for their customer service policy and they way they service their clientele.

Now that Mom has reduced mobility, …

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Expert Advice for FREE!

I was able to gain over thirty great ideas in 90 minutes yesterday from business and thought leaders for FREE! Yesterday I participated in two MeetUps’ yesterday. I had been watching them for a while and this week was the first Friday in months I was able to attend. I…

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Business Leaders make a Difference

I was driving home last night and heard a brief interview with Jack Hanna on the radio. That’s right the wild animal guy talking about the Hope for Rwanda 2010 Gala being held here in Denver tonight. Jack reminded us of where this country has been, and the
incredible strides it has made to become 2009’s Top Business Reformer according to the World Bank’s “Doing Business report”.

A brief refresher; in 1994 there was another uprising and …

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