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Whether or not you believe it, the reality is that the online networks give us a really effective tool for supporting our offline business networking activities. But . . . you do have to go about both activities strategically. Since 2004, when I first joined LinkedIn (my [...]
If I were to ask you “how do you get new clients?” would you answer, “by referrals?”
Would you like to learn how to get more referrals, particularly more QUALIFIED referrals?
Are you listening to new contacts or are you attempting to “sell” to them?
Are you educating your sphere of influence on “how” to make a qualified [...]
One of the features that I truly like on LinkedIn’s website is the ability to ask and/or answer questions on a multitude of subjects. A short while ago, I received a question asking me how I got so many connections, and of course, I was pleased to answer! Here’s what I said:
Yes, My connections are [...]
Don’t Double Dawg Dare Me!
One of the newest features in our weekly meetings is developing accountability between members. We all seem to be so focused on “containing the most recent ‘fire’” that we miss out on some much needed business-building activities. So what are you doing to establish some new connections in the relationship-building process [...]
RUNLancaster’s Netweaving after Hours
March 16, 2010 Aaron’s Books, 43 S. Broad St., Lititz, PA 17543
Many thanks to all of you who attended our Netweaving after Hours Mixer at Aaron’s Books. Your presence made our event wildly successful and we hope you will join us at our future events! If you would like to be kept [...]
Continue Reading...Saying ‘thank you’ to your clients, advocates, friends, family—in essence- your entire network is always in style.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution that sounds something like this? “I will stay on people’s radar screen daily—with a simple thank you, showing my appreciation or staying in touch.” If so, how are [...]
Hello everyone and welcome! If you have been one of my faithful readers, or if you are just reading for the very first time, I am thankful you are here. My concern is that I provide helpful information, tips and best practices in all areas of your business – beginning with Networking and Netweaving and [...]
Continue Reading...Are you listening to the other person during your conversations? Are you asking “how can I help you?” Remember, networking is all about being personal – listening is an “acquired” skill – most people “hear” during a conversation, but few actually “listen!” So begin by asking relevant questions and then pay attention and listen to [...]
Continue Reading...Shortly after I joined LinkedIn and posted my profile, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a telephone call from Flyn Penoyer. He proceeded to tell me that we had just connected on LinkedIn and he wanted to learn more about what I did and explain to me just what he was working on as well. [...]
Continue Reading...Many people STILL don’t realize that business networking is all about building relationships. Today, I thought it would be appropriate to post a few tips and ask a few questions to get you thinking about how and why you network and how you might be able to more effective and efficient in what you do! [...]
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