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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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