Networking Effectively Offline
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– Having fun and being successful.
– Creating an experience in person and helping others see that they can get involved with you. Showing them it will be worth their time.
Do you want a simple proven action plan for networking with your friends for business?
Think about it…
If you’re out networking and feel you’re talking to everybody but no one is really talking to you?
– More than likely you’re doing just that, talking and talking. Not listening, or maybe even sharing a fun story. Keeping it simple and fun is a key.
– Then before you leave the conversation, ask if they could do you a favor…Could they ‘like’ your FB page, or can you put them on your email marketing list, or can they set up a time then and there for you to call and visit.
When networking with your business friends, it is sort of the same as dating…
- Ask questions
- Be a world-class listener. Give anyone you’re talking with your full attention. Reflect back what the person said to show you’re listening closely. Learn what they want, and reply with ‘That’s great!’ – Because it is great for them.
- Remember that facts tell, but stories sell.
– In your 1 or 3 minute talk ask something like this (for me it would be)… “How many of you know there is no such thing as instant success, for everyone, in business? (Asking a question that helps them make the story their story – either that has happened to me or to someone they know). Now you’ve connected and you transition to…’Here’s how you can become successful in your business…” Add in…you have to work, you have to build a good foundation, you have to develop your personality and people skills, it takes patience, perseverance and persistence – as you continue to grow you will get paid for your work and success will come.
– Build a reputation for giving, not taking. Offer to help solve their problems. – You could say ‘Hey that’s no problem, I can help.’ Networking is like gift giving.
You can develop the skills necessary to succeed with networking offline.
- Creating value and helping others feel good about themselves when they leave the room.
Then, continue to treat your networking groups just like any other relationship – after the event stay in touch and follow up and follow through.
Today you have to have a business, something that you can call your own. That means you build upon that with your skills and abilities to learn and grow.
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Fantastic post about networking. It really is about being a problem solver and helping others. We are geared towards helping and improving the lives of the people around us.
Thank you so much for sharing your insight on this topic. Can’t wait to come back!
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Thank you, Katrina and I do hope to hear of some of your own networking results! 🙂