NETWORKING

NETWORKING isn’t about talking to a ton of people but targeting the right people. It is not about telling as much as listening. It is not just about promoting you, your products and services but it’s creating business relationships. You are a messenger (a person that presents, introduces and explains your business) and “Rainmaker” (a person that can find qualified prospects and  influence progress and success). The most effective networkers are those people who take the time to delve deeper into relationships and find out if there is synergy and opportunity to build a lasting bond. Networking is about surrounding yourself with a support and referral network for business and life in general. You need to be ready to go to work, mingle and get out of your comfort zone (don’t just talk to those you already know). It is not just about your business but being part of a business community ...........
  
Your Business (products & services)
Referral Network (family, friends, neighbors, customers & associates)
Community (clubs & organizations)

“Networking with a Purpose”
Creating a New Culture for Doing Business
 
1 – People helping people
 
2 – Teamwork, partnerships, collaboration, support, referral networks
 
3 – Fortune is in the follow-up, success is in the follow through!
 
4 – Get rid of your attitudes and pre-judgments
 
5 – Don’t promote yourself until you find out what the other person wants or needs and how you can help them?