Networking
Effortless Networking: Building Your Network from "scratch"
For the first 15 years of my professional life, I lived and worked in the same town.Then, I moved every year for 3 years in a row!Disruptive as it was, I learned a great deal from that experience. Read more →Effortless Networking: Conversation Starters
I hate ?conversation starters?!Recently I was asked to write an article for an organization, and they suggested I provide some sample conversation starters. Read more →Effortless Networking: Conversations - the heart of networking
Conversation is at the heart of all networking activity.How confident and comfortable are you, engaging people in conversation?Many people have asked me recently about how to initiate and engage in conversation. Read more →Effortless Networking: Do People Recommend Your Business to Others?
Here's a story about everyday networking, and how effective it can be -- for both the business and the customer/client.When we relocated recently, we decided to sell our old car instead of transporting it cross country, and buy another one once we arrived at our destination. Read more →Effortless Networking: Do You Move Into "Sales Mode" Too Soon?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how we can be our own biggest challenge when it comes to business networking.A member of Effortless Networking made an interesting comment about how he sometimes gets in his own way: according to him, there are times when he moves into "sales mode" too soon. Read more →Effortless Networking: Do You Suffer from the "Knowing-Doing Gap"?
If you're reading this article, you probably read a fair amount in general. And my guess is that you probably know a lot about business networking and what you should and shouldn't do, at this point. Read more →Effortless Networking: Elevator speeches vs. Self-introductions
In the business networking context, people are encouraged to craft and use "elevator speeches" when introducing themselves.But I found myself resisting the concept. Read more →Effortless Networking: Ending Conversations Tactfully, Confidently, and Easily
Several people have asked me recently about how they can avoid getting stuck with the same person the whole time at a business networking event. In other words, how to end a conversation politely and move on. Read more →Effortless Networking: Finding Real Prospects
Are you looking for events where you can meet people who might be interested in your products and services?If yes, then you're looking for "prospecting" -- not "networking" -- opportunities. Read more →Effortless Networking: Finding the right networking group or event
Have you ever wondered about how to make connections with the right people in your target market or industry? Or how to find the best networking event or group to suit your business and your personality? Read more →← Previous Next →
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