On a recent teleclass where I answer introvert and shy in business and sales questions, a gentleman observed that my focus for business building seemed to be slanted toward networking. His take was networking are events. I’ve found as an introvert I’ve just thought of networking differently than maybe some extroverts. When I try it the extroverted way, I usually regret it. In … [Read more...] about Networking Tips: Networking for Introverts – Event, Process or Part of Life
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Networking Tip – 4 Ways Online Speed Networking is Like An Energizing Workout
In the past 2 months I’ve been speed networking online which is perfect for the introvert or shy in business. In person networking of any speed for introverts can lead to exhaustion; speed networking online leads to connections. For the same reasons I enjoy exercising at home, I enjoy networking from home. Motivation: This online networking venue is – without the exhausting … [Read more...] about Networking Tip – 4 Ways Online Speed Networking is Like An Energizing Workout
Networking Tip – Top 4 Ways to Escape from Energy Drain Conversations
Just recently there was a wonderful blog post titled, The Introverted Nerd’s Conference Survival Guide with introvert tips on how to manage a conference without pulling the energy plug. One of the comments mentioned some useful tips around how to break free of unenjoyable conversations, in any social or business situation, would be helpful. How do you WRAP up those either … [Read more...] about Networking Tip – Top 4 Ways to Escape from Energy Drain Conversations
Sales Tips – How Introverts Can Take the Work Out of Networking
Interesting article over at Duluth News Tribune titled, Networking for Introverts. It's supposedly an introvert who wrote it. I found some helpful suggestions, and others that are applicable to everyone. Just a few comments on some of the points, #4 - I find as an introvert eye contact is easy; it keeps the outside buzz quieter. On #5 - Being at the registration desk is … [Read more...] about Sales Tips – How Introverts Can Take the Work Out of Networking
Sales Tip – Selling Crimes? Bring in the Sales Crime Stoppers!
Salespeople need an edge in a down economy. You can get some edge from being a sales crime stopper and here are some sales crime stopping tips. … [Read more...] about Sales Tip – Selling Crimes? Bring in the Sales Crime Stoppers!
Salespeople Want to Avoid Top Doublespeak Traps
Salespeople who focus on product knowledge training to the detriment of communication skills often fall into the trap of doublespeak. Here are the top four doublespeak traps to avoid. … [Read more...] about Salespeople Want to Avoid Top Doublespeak Traps