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Okay, I’ve gotta ask – do you consider yourself a good ‘networker’? You know someone that actually enters a room thinking, who will I meet that I can help today. Not too many of us start out that way because our first instinct and belief in networking is to find new prospects for our opportunity, find new clients and do business all in one meeting. It takes a whole lot of networking before we finally figure out…
That, that my friends, is really NOT networking at it’s finest. Networking is truly, first and foremost about relationship building, connecting and communicating with each other. How many times do you make a list of people you need to meet at say a Chamber of Commerce breakfast? Let’s see, my goal today is to meet an insurance agent, a new Realtor, a financial planner, and a photographer. Now that’s a great list of potential relationships! Because there is a lot of potential for people needing these kinds of services that you can connect people with…and become a ‘connector’!
Imagine this connecting scenario – locally, you meet someone that is thinking about buying a new house, you know a really cool Realtor – connect. The Realtor likes to be connected with a good insurance agent and hers is quitting the business…you know someone – connect. See how this all works, but first and foremost is establishing the relationship. You may have noticed I repeated that – because it’s something we often forget…especially when you go to a new event, have a new product, or are in a new organization.
But wait till you feel the ultimate reward for learning and practicing this ‘improved’ way of networking. How would you feel if you enter a room and people start to seek you out? Why, because you’re good looking, charming and fun to be around – well all that, too, but mostly because your reputation for being a valued connector will make your very popular. When people know you will be able to connect them with someone they need to know you will be sought out. Online it’s the same, only we call it ‘syndicating’, or ‘friend connect or follow me’. Sound familiar?
I think you’ll get what I’m talking about when you watch my video. I did 2 of these at 10 minutes each because I can talk a lot on this subject – but I cut it in half to just give you the basics. Aren’t you glad!!
With a great big smile to connect you and me,
P.S. And as always, I manage to mess up the production so this week’s prize goes to whoever notices what’s missing on this video! A token of prosperity is the gift for this discovery.
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