Neither the salesperson or the prospect wants to be inundated with follow-up that doesn’t serve to advance any decision or relationship. More of a spiel, more talk about “me, me, me”, less and less additional value will assure you not to get any response. If you can think of a time that you were at either a networking event or making a stop at a local automobile dealer, here’s … [Read more...] about How to Do A Lousy Job at Business Networking Follow-up
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Networking Self-Doubts: Networking with a Big Elephant
What is the single biggest mistake keeping people tied to losing in business networking? … [Read more...] about Networking Self-Doubts: Networking with a Big Elephant
Networking Self-Doubts: Working the Room with the Elephants
Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, a new or seasoned business owner, you're bound to experience moments of self-doubt when networking online or in person. What IS the source of this self-doubt? Well, it exists because of limiting beliefs we continue to hold onto about our selves, others, and our surroundings. Self-doubt also shows up in your hands through your … [Read more...] about Networking Self-Doubts: Working the Room with the Elephants
Extroverts Who Want to Understand Introverts, Get a Look!
Introverts is one of my Google alerts phrases. This weekend one directed me to a slideshare presentation for the shy connector. Even though there is a subtle difference between the introvert and shy, the author of the presentation, Sacha Chua, is an introvert who clearly understands how we can network more easily, even as a shy introvert. Using some of her presentation, … [Read more...] about Extroverts Who Want to Understand Introverts, Get a Look!
Introvert in Business – 5 Myths to Turn Around
As an introvert I know the myths about us and I know - they just aren't true. I was reading Rich DeMatteo's blog post, 5 Networking Tips For Shy Or Introverted People which made me chuckle about the whole business and social networking action. I did comment there but since it still isn't showing up, here's my sense of the message. … [Read more...] about Introvert in Business – 5 Myths to Turn Around
Networking Tip – 5 Ways to Easier Results from Online and Real Conversations
As an introvert who networks for business and life, my favorite events are at Blitztime. While it's only 4 months of networking here, the results speak for themselves! If you are an introvert, or if you are shy, or even if you are an extrovert not finding the results you want from your own networking, then please read on to find out 5 reasons why this is THE place you can find … [Read more...] about Networking Tip – 5 Ways to Easier Results from Online and Real Conversations