Do you belong to networking groups or attend networking events?
I have a few tips to help you get the networking results you want today.
I have a few tips to help you get the networking results you want today.
Do you belong to networking groups but you aren’t getting the results that you would love to have? There are a few things you can do to take your networking to the top and get new sales, new connections, and new introductions to referral partners.
First of all, when you choose to go to a networking event, make sure that you check who will be there beforehand. Do your research. Go to LinkedIn and read up on the people who will be there. You should make a point to connect with three or four people.
I also recommend that you have your elevator pitch ready. That way, when someone asks what you do, you will have a memorable, catchy tagline that tells the person the problem you solve, who you are, and why you’re different. That’s part of what makes networking groups so successful.
Wear a name tag or shirt with your logo on it so that you stand out. Be your brand so that it makes it easier for people to refer to you because they can see what you do.
When you choose a networking group or event to go to, go online and do your homework. Find out about the group and all of the different things that they do so you’ll have interesting questions to ask people at the event. For instance, you can ask, “What was the best event this group has had? What other groups do you go to? Where do you find the best networking efforts?” You’ll notice that these are all open-ended questions.
First of all, when you choose to go to a networking event, make sure that you check who will be there beforehand. Do your research. Go to LinkedIn and read up on the people who will be there. You should make a point to connect with three or four people.
I also recommend that you have your elevator pitch ready. That way, when someone asks what you do, you will have a memorable, catchy tagline that tells the person the problem you solve, who you are, and why you’re different. That’s part of what makes networking groups so successful.
Wear a name tag or shirt with your logo on it so that you stand out. Be your brand so that it makes it easier for people to refer to you because they can see what you do.
When you choose a networking group or event to go to, go online and do your homework. Find out about the group and all of the different things that they do so you’ll have interesting questions to ask people at the event. For instance, you can ask, “What was the best event this group has had? What other groups do you go to? Where do you find the best networking efforts?” You’ll notice that these are all open-ended questions.
Wear a nametag or shirt with your logo so that you stand out.
Networking should be fun, but it can be very difficult to approach people you don’t know. Instead of just asking people what they do, here’s a great opener: “What’s the best thing that’s happened to you lately?” You can also ask, “What have you been up to that’s really working for you?” When you get someone to talk about what lights them up, you’ll find out what they do. If you just ask them what they do, then you’ll get that canned elevator speech.
For instance, if someone asked me, “What is your best resource?” I would say that my best resource is using Google to do my search for someone on LinkedIn, and then I use that result to search on LinkedIn so that I don’t use up all of my LinkedIn searches. Plus, Googling them allows me to find out as much as I can about that person.
A lot of people also have difficulty finding phone numbers. I recommend that you go to Google, enter their name, their company name, and the words “phone number.” Now, if someone asks you about this at your next networking event, you have a great tip to offer!
It’s important to be prepared for your networking event. Have all of the things that you want to share that make you interesting and ready to roll.
Hopefully, these tips will help you get the networking results that you’re looking for. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you!
For instance, if someone asked me, “What is your best resource?” I would say that my best resource is using Google to do my search for someone on LinkedIn, and then I use that result to search on LinkedIn so that I don’t use up all of my LinkedIn searches. Plus, Googling them allows me to find out as much as I can about that person.
A lot of people also have difficulty finding phone numbers. I recommend that you go to Google, enter their name, their company name, and the words “phone number.” Now, if someone asks you about this at your next networking event, you have a great tip to offer!
It’s important to be prepared for your networking event. Have all of the things that you want to share that make you interesting and ready to roll.
Hopefully, these tips will help you get the networking results that you’re looking for. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you!
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