Category Archives: Business Networking

Networking Preparation Tip: Your Personal Marketing Message

You know what you do, right?  Any time you are at a networking event, people who don’t know you yet are going to ask you this question.  Are you ready to give an answer to that question that compels people … Continue reading

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Confused Networking vs. Strategic Networking

Confused networking will lead to confusing results.  When you actually plan for your networking time, you will find that you have better results. What do I mean by confused networking? Well, confused networking happens in several ways.  First, you may … Continue reading

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Networking vs. Selling

Have you ever been at a Networking event and felt that someone had just painted a bright red target on your back?  Have you felt that the person who just shook your hand is also trying to make his or … Continue reading

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The ROI on Networking

The very best way to increase your ROI is to change your thinking about ROI. Most people look at those initials and think “Return on Investment”. With networking, you will find better results if you look at ROI and think … Continue reading

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Business Networking Defined

I was interviewed by Paul Casey for his radio show “Six Steps to Business Success” on KKNW – 1150AM in Seattle. The very first question Paul asked was for me to give my definition of “networking”. For a brief moment, … Continue reading

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