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5/24/2012 1:05:35 AM EST
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How to Effectively Network For Success.
Business Network, Social Network, toastmasters, dale carnegie, effectively network, success, michael
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When it comes to networking for business, most people suck at it, few are good at it. The people that are good at it are extremely successful at establishing new relationships and strengthening and maintaining already-existing relationships. On the other hand,
people who suck at it fail understand what i consider to be the golden rule to networking, to establish a pool of resources that you can put in play when needed or be put in play.
For starters networking is not about going to some after work social event masked as a professional meeting event, where you're passing out a stack of business cards to everyone that says hello to you. Proper networking is a not fly-by-the-site-of-your-pants ordeal. It requires well calculated strategies in order to build valuable relationships and making business connections. Good networking is measured by the scale of valuable connections you make. The more valuable connections you have, the more relationships
you will form, the better your chances of successful. Social networking is dependent on successful relationships and is dependent upon you gaining the trust and credibility with the people you are wishing to add to your network. People should have to earn your cards base on an established need for a connection. For example, if you're a real estate investor then you should probably target and collect cards of realtors, bankers, other investors and wholesalers that are very active in the field. www.ibourl.com/req
How will you find these people? Start by contacting people you already know. Add them to your network and ask for referrals or contacts that they are willing to share with you. Have them introduce you to the referrals or contacts. Another method (properly the best) is join local community groups, clubs, or civic organizations. Find organizations that interest you and become an active member. Get active in your community and attend local concerts and other community events. Attend wine tasting, county fairs, ballgames, and theater events. Talk to as many people as possible at these events. Get the names and contact information of those you consider a vital resource by sharing information about yourself and getting to know them.
As you start to develop you pool of resources the next and most important step will be paramount to your success, FOLLOW UP. With in 24 hours or less contact you the person who gave you their card and thank them sharing their info with you. Inform them of the service you provide (use your 30 seconds speech, remember its about them, not you). Ask them to tell you more of their expertise. Get them to provide you with specifics as the type of customer they service and/or looking for. Inquire if they have a news letter or advertising marketing their service. Offer to recommend their services to you contacts that meet their standard. This will help you to build rapport with your new contact, and qualify them as venture partners and a vital resource.
When you network effectively you build solid relationships that will last for years.
Michael Parker Sr
302-468-6447
mparkersr37@gmail.com
www.ibourl.com/nzq
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