Category Archives: Networking

Did you come here to buy? Networking myths of the uninformed.

Wouldn’t it be grand if at the next networking event you attended the leader or speaker asked the audience this question … “How many of you came here today to BUY something?  If that describes you, please raise your hand … Continue reading

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It isn’t easy being green

With all the talk, and seriously, everyone is talking about going green … I’ve been thinking about green networking.  How exactly can someone change their habits with regard to networking to reduce their impact on the environment? I think one … Continue reading

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Kindness in Networking

The # 2 reason why people do not like to network is that they fear that no one will want to talk to them.  Which goes hand in hand with the #1 reason why people don’t like to go networking.  … Continue reading

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Concerns about Fast Pitch Networking

Like you, I get invitations every day to join this new social networking site … or that new social networking site.  And, I know from talking to people that many are getting weary of all the invitations for it just … Continue reading

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Biznik 2 Minute Networking Strategy

Here’s a quick strategy to increase your networking connections if you are a member of Biznik.  (And if you aren’t a member yet, check it out at www.Biznik.com ) While you are logged into Biznik, go to your Profile.  Underneath … Continue reading

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Networking the Walmart Way

The first time you meet me, please don’t act like you are a buyer for Walmart.  Don’t ask me to discount my product or my services just to get you as a customer.  It will not endear you to me … Continue reading

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What’s the Weather Got to do with Networking?

Many consider discussing the weather to be appropriate small talk.  Perhaps great stuff to spend 5 or 10 minutes talking about.  Well, think again.  When you spend a great deal of time talking about the weather, especially around here in … Continue reading

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Things Not To Do When You Want Something from Someone

Let’s see if this approach makes sense to you. Earlier today, I had a phone call from a woman who let me know that she would like to be considered to make a presentation to our eWomenNetwork chapter here in … Continue reading

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Moving Too Fast Actually Kills Your Networking

Too many times, people rush in for the sale, and they end up not only losing the sale but losing the connection as well. Here’s a recent email that I received: “For the 2nd time in a month, I have … Continue reading

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3 Quick Tips for the Shy Networker

First, I’ve never been a shy person so this advice today is coming from a place of not knowing what shy people really experience.  And the experience seems to be very different to each shy person that I meet.  How … Continue reading

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