Networking
Develop Your Networking Relationships
Business people spend a lot of time networking, some times it is important to slow down and develop relationships with the people that you have added to your network. In the book “The 29% Solution” by Dr. Ivan R Misner and Michelle Donovan, they discuss tactics for building better relationships…
Ladies, Ask for What you Want
Over the years I have developed a pretty deep network and one of the things that I spend a lot of time doing is up dating my database. In the process of doing that this week I noticed that my strongest referral relationships are with guys. So I began…
Not for Profits Need to Network Too
All things being equal people want to do business with people they know, like and trust. That includes Not For Profit Organizations. I am speaking a the AFP or Association of Fundraising Professionals on Friday. I am the opening act in a line up of highly professional speakers on the…
Customer Service that Create Evangelist – Red Robin
A few post back I wrote about “Thank You Notes” from Retail establishments and how that made such a big difference to the customers. It was commented that the culture of the organization started at the top and worked its way down. How TRUE a statement that is: I received…
Make it easy for your referral sources
If you want to get more referrals from people in your network, you have to be able to make it easy for them to find and give those referrals to you. They want to help you, but most will not step out of their comfort zone to make it happen,…
Twitter and My Network
I am not a Techie but I do love technology and more than that, I love to network. When I can combine the two together I am really happy. Twitter has allowed me to do that! One of the keys to nurturing your network is to stay in communication. Communication…
Women are Natural Networkers
I have spent years networking with both men and women. In that time I have noticed a lot of difference between how the two sexes network. I have come to realize that Women are really very natural networkers. Building a strong network requires that you nurture the relationships that you…
Spend Time Working Your Network
Have you ever asked a referral partner to introduce you to a contact they have only to be put off or not introduced at all? Did you wonder why? You might be surprised to know, that your referral partner did not have the same level credibility as the level referral…
Hosting a Private Networking Event
Hosting your own event is a great way for you to connect your network. There is great advantage to hosting private networking events for you and your network. You want to make sure to make the most of these events. Here are 5 tips to make sure you are successful….
Your Reputation and Networking
What can/does networking do for your professional reputation? By “professional reputation”, I mean how people view you as a professional both in the meeting room and outside the office. Your integrity, respect, intelligence, and impact on those around you. When you network through LinkedIn, how can professional networking relate to…
