A few facts about networking -
Networking should be a give and take proposition - you provide referrals to individuals you meet and you receive quality leads from individuals you meet at networking meetings.
Networking is a learned skill. Good networkers know how to get the most out of their networking meetings. Excellent networkers see no boundaries networking they are actively seeking ways to improve other people's business while increasing their prospects.
Networking is about trust - you can't develop a quality business relationship during a lunch meeting. Ask yourself "How much do I really know about this person and their business?" Remember it's also your reputation on the line if you refer a business to a business associate or friend.
Not everybody knows how to network effectively. Let's face it many individuals attending networking meetings are seeking new customers from those in attendance. Once they have your name and information they're moving to the next meeting. If you don't fit their customer profile don't expect to get much in return.
What we won't do -
Lock you out.
You know the story - your business has been locked up by a competitor so you're not welcome at the networking meeting. If that person leaves the network group it becomes a race for who can lock up their business spot first.
The fact is once you've departed your networking meeting "You will have competition" The business world is filled to the brim with competitors and to be the best you can be you must develop sales techniques that will increase your business. There are no safe refuges in business.
Get to know you in 30 seconds.
How many meetings have you attended where individuals tell what they do in 30 or 60 second intervals? Elevator speeches are just that - speeches that tell the listener what you do and that's fine the first time you meet them. But be truthful - after you've heard for the 20th time what a person's business is do you still listen? Our goal is to provide information about how to become more effective at networking and increase your sales.