Posts Tagged as "network"
Networking, Socializing, and Tweeting
Going out for a drink with friends, playing golf, and hanging out at a cookout are all ways that we build relationships. It is the social aspects of our relationships that make for strong business relationships too. It is those times when I get to know someone personally that makes…
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…
If Referrals are Important, Why are they Random?
Do you have a system for generating referrals? If referrals are important to your business, shouldn’t you have a system that you can count on?
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…
2009 Do These 5 Things
As you prepare to move into 2009 take the time to do these 5 things. 1. Reflect on your 2008 achievements. 2. Write your Goals for 2009, keep them balanced, Personal, Physical, Spiritual and Professional. 3. Commit to your education. YOU are the most valuable asset your company owns so…
Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places
Do you remember the old country western song about the guy going from place to place lookin for love? “I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong places, lookin’ for love in too many places.” Frankly, this should be the theme song for many of the business professionals running…
Investing in Your Sales and Referral Education
Ok, we know that the economy has gone south, credit is practically unavailable, businesses are drawing their spending back and so is the consumer, so what are you going to do as a business owner or sales manager to make sure that your business is not one of those that…
Never Eat Alone
If you have not read it, you really should. Never Eat Alone is an excellent book for those of you who are out there networking regularly. Keith Ferrazzi is the consummate networker and takes networking to a whole new level. One the first things I put into place after reading this…
