The best way to start networking is to work out what you will say when people ask you:
What do you do?
With this question, what you want to communicate is some of your services. Try to figure out what the other person does before they ask you this and you can tailor your answer to the […]
Continuing our series of “What happens if you’re sitting next to…..” detailing what kinds of people you end up sitting with at a networking event, and what to do about it.
The Snobs
People who think they’re too good for the event. Don’t bother wondering why they showed up, it’s because they don’t have anything […]
I’ve heard people say things pay off in spades before, but today is the first day something has paid off for me in truffles.
A friend of mine perceived her experience with a service provider I personally recommended as less-than-positive.
I felt awful about it and offered to do the same service for her, […]
Continuing our series of “What happens if you’re sitting next to…..” detailing what kinds of people you end up sitting with at a networking event, and what to do about it.
The Hecklers
These are the folks that think the speaker doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
They will point out flaws in the presentation, […]
I know it seems like I’m just being defensive,but really, schmoozing has such a negative connotation that no matter what tone of voice you use, it makes networking sound like a bad thing or a chore. Networking isn’t a chore, it’s how business runs and things get done.
Being Negative Doesn’t End Well […]
Continuing our series of “What happens if you’re sitting next to…..” detailing what kinds of people you end up sitting with at a networking event, and what to do about it.
The Shy People
At this table, no one will make eye contact with you much less introduce themselves. They look uncomfortable, as if someone […]
When you go into a networking event you have to decide where to sit.
While this may seem like a small concern, who you sit with is going to determine who you talk to throughout the event. The next few posts are going to cover the types of people you will find in groups sitting […]
Is it that networking is so easy a kid can do it? No…kid on kid hate is too common in the school system for networking to be a salvation. Don’t get me wrong, I think networking skills can be very helpful for kids, but what we’re talking about today is kids and adults and […]
There is an amazing article that is online now, and will be in the Sunday Times Magazine (is that all capital letters? I’m not certain) from a former Gawker editor/writer and oversharing. Emily Gould wrote for Gawker for over a year along with two other blogs. Now? She’s writing her first feature for the Sunday […]
Gary Vaynerchuk (who I have a huge platonic crush on!) had an amazing video post from April 30th that I think everyone in the world should see.
Becasue WOM (word of mouth) Marketing….is networking with a goal.
Tadum!
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