When you head to a networking event, what is your goal? Quarterly, NetworkingPhoenix.com holds Signature Events, where 1,000-2,000 people converge on an area resort’s ballroom to mix and mingle. It is definitely THE place to see and be seen if you’re a business owner or looking to generate more leads, but so few people know […]
Maximize your networking
Did you happen to read Liz Ryan’s article this week in The Huffington Post, “That’s Definitely Not Networking”? She shared some wonderful comments on what activities should not be construed as networking; unfortunately, some people still count them as part of their business-building efforts. Some examples include connecting with colleagues on Facebook or sending a […]
Phone vs. E-mail: The battle continues
Even though you have your phone with you at all times, do you use it to talk? It seems that most people are using those little gadgets as mini-computers – searching the Web, answering e-mail, or, if it’s the phone aspect, texting. How many of us really use the phone to talk? It seems there’s […]
What does your commercial say – or not say! – about you?
Whether you’re a business owner, sales rep, or job seeker, you’ve likely attended a networking event where you’ve had to give your 15- or 30-second commercial. As a business owner, I go to these often. I even sub at many BNI meetings, where some offer 60 seconds to say pretty much nothing. The BNI adage […]
Facilitating introductions to pay it forward
As a business owner, I am out on the local networking scene on a regular basis, going to old and new events weekly to meet people and see friends. When I go out, new people naturally gravitate to me to find out what I do because I am wearing scrubs and a stethoscope. So, because […]
Follow up to build a connection
I sometimes wonder if business owners are afraid to follow up with people they meet at networking events. It seems like so many are completely gung-ho at the event, passing out cards and saying hello to as many folks as possible, yet I only hear from about 1% of the people I meet while I’m […]
Who are you on the networking scene?
As a business owner, it’s imperative to market your business. Networking is a low-cost or free way to meet movers and shakers and get the word out about your business. Naturally, there are many ways to go about networking – some good, some not so good – but the most important thing to know is […]