* Networking is about follow up it requires the self-discipline to make the appointment or call or even a personal email after you’ve connected

* Networking tip: Want to be remembered? Be helpful.

* The ultimate key of networking: Understand that you do not know you need a network until you need it, and then it’s too late!

* Networking is about listening to others first and offering resources and solutions

* Networking isn’t about needing clients. If you are that needy, it’s too late!

* Networking is about connection not contacts for your database

* Networking is about who you are first then what you do

* Networking is about being able to say: “this person may never be able to give to me, but how can I give to them”

* Networking is being able to say “we may never transact business, but let’s figure out how to partner to be stronger together rather than alone”

* Networking is about a ripple effect. If you are expecting the people you meet networking to buy you are missing the point. It’s about who they know.

Warior-Preneurs understand the importance of networking, for their career and business goals. What networking tip would you offer to the group?

 

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.