Posts Tagged as "connecting"
Students Need to Network – Who’s Teaching Them?
I was asked recently to speak at a conference here in Indianapolis. They told me they really didn’t have money for speakers, they were a not for profit organization for medical students called, Student National Medical Association. I was reluctant,to take on the project, after all it takes a lot…
Common Networking & Referral Problems
I love to help people be more successful with their networking activities. Most of us are networking because we are looking for more referrals for our business. Unfortunately over time people come to realize that it takes more than meeting, greeting, and exchanging cards. Here is a list of common…
Your Reputation and Networking – Caution
I came across this question on Linkedin. So I thought I would share it. It is important that we pay attention to what we are doing in our networking activities if we want to get the best results. What can/does networking do for your professional reputation? By “professional reputation”, I…
Networking – A Waste of Time
While I was doing research for a book that I am working on, I came across this quote, left by a survey participant. “I am very tired of networking for the sake of networking I find nothing to hook onto. Everyone talks, there is nothing to happen, nothing happens.” This…
It’s a Small World When You Diversify Your Network.
When I began my path of networking in 1991 my sole intention was to build my business. I never considered what impact my network would have on my life, the people I would meet, the places I would travel and the things that I would be able to do, because…
Collaboration is Networking
How are you making deposits into your referral sources relationship bank account? Nurturing the relationships that you are developing takes time and effort; relationships do not spring up over night. They must be nurtured and cared for. There are many things that you can do to help move your relationships…
3 Tips to Get Better Referrals
Referrals are the holy grail of the business community. Every business wants them, every business person is out networking in hopes of getting referred prospects for their business. Referrals come in different shades, just like the color red. The higher you can move the quality of the referral the less…
How do you get connected to the decision maker of a company?
I did a presentation today for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Business Growth Series. I was asked the following question, How do you get connected to the decision maker of a company? A good question and one that many people ask. The answer is simple, but it is not…
Networking Starts with the Handshake
I am writing a book with two friends, Frank DeRaffele Jr and Dr. Ivan Misner, based on a 12,000 person survey. Many people left comments about networking, things they liked, were challenged by, or just wanted us to know. One of the most frequent comments that we have received is…
Do Girls Do It Better Than Guys?
Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus but networking is networking right? Last week I was talking to a BNI member, a young lady, about why it was important that a BNI Chapter have women in it. I told her that women were good at building strong relationships…
