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 M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
