Yesterday I called the company I contract most of my writing through.
The first thing out of the mouth of the woman I talked to was, “We thought you didn’t like us anymore.”
Huh?
I told her that since we hadn’t talked in two weeks I had feared the same thing.
Had I not followed up, I [...]
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 [...]
You’re probably thinking that I’ve lost my mind, talking about direct mail in a networking blog. Well I lost my mind a long time ago, but stick with me…this will all make sense in a paragraph or so!
Someone asked me yesterday if they should send out a letter to 70 companies identified from a [...]
Sure there are the people you talk to every day. They may be friends, family, check-in calls with clients….there are oodles of people you could get in touch with. Who are you going to call today to get more business?
Who do you know, right now, that can refer someone to you for a potential [...]
When you make a business acquaintance, you probably covered some personal stuff along with exchanging information on just how darn smart you both are and how great your businesses are.
That’s normal, and good, and bully for you getting someone to open up to you and be comfortable!
When you follow up with them, don’t [...]
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