taking the work out of networking

Taking the “Work” Out of NetworkingHow to “Play” a Room

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The Definition of Networking The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.

Goals of NetworkingWhat are your goals for networking?

Your Goal Should Be..To Help Other People Achieve Their Objectives

Listen to Dale Carnegie“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”

Listen to Maya Angelou ”I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

How Can I Help?Be a Connector Introduce people in your networkShare resources and information

Give Freely but not too FreelyHelp those within your network with introductions and resources but don’t give away your expertise.

Networking EventsRule #1 Every time you step out your door it’s a networking event.

Rule #2 - THERE IS NO RULE #2

Everyday Networking Dress like you are going to meet someone who can change your life Always have time for someone you meetKeep your business cards, a pen, paper, phone, calendar (phone or paper) in easy reach

Bring Your Business Cards

Look for Something in Common

I use that accounting software too...

I bank there too...

My daughter goes to school there too…

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She waxes my legs too….

I like to dress my dogs in clothes too…

One Degree of Kevin BaconEVERYONE you meet you can help or they can help you, especially in Englewood.

5 Things to Remember1. The Boy Scouts got it right - Be Prepared2. Go with a goal or goals 3. Concentrate on connecting others, sharing resources, helping4. Listen and you will learn5. Smile

3 More Things 1. Say the Person’s Name and then say it again2. Stay off the phone unless you’re using it as a networking tool 3. Never dismiss someone as “irrelevant”

But I’m Shy...

Make Them Come to YouHang out by the Food or BeveragesWork at the Event Bring a Door PrizeWear Something Eye-CatchingWork with a Friend Remember the Boy Scouts

We’ll Do Lunch ….

Review Your Spoils and Take NotesKeep Your PromisesUse Social Media, Twitter, Tag, Linked In...It’s OK to GoogleRejection Isn’t the End of the World.

Nurture Your NetworkSet a goal to strengthen, nurture or build your network every day. If you don’t have time to reach out to a new person remind someone else in your network how much their business, friendship etc. means to you. Bring people together or share information, a Web site, anything that you think can help someone else.