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Business networking is essential.
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A proactive approach - no waiting for things to land.
The basic essentials:
-Sales
-Marketing
-Networking
These compound your value whatever your primary skillset.
THREAD A proactive approach - no waiting for things to land.
The basic essentials:
-Sales
-Marketing
-Networking
These compound your value whatever your primary skillset.
They apply across the board, and if theyâre not your core business.
By making them your strength, you set yourself apart from the competition.
By making them your strength, you set yourself apart from the competition.
Letâs look at networking basics in 5 simple steps:
1/ Put yourself out there
2/ Connect with & meet people
3/ Build relationships
4/ Spot their needs
5/ Reconnect & stay in touch
Using strategy can make your networking simple
1/ Put yourself out there
2/ Connect with & meet people
3/ Build relationships
4/ Spot their needs
5/ Reconnect & stay in touch
Using strategy can make your networking simple
1/ Look out for events (virtual).
Make the commitment & BE THERE.
Think of the positives:
-Proactively raise your profile â not just waiting.
-A chance to develop your business.
-A chance to learn.
-A chance to actually enjoy it.
Go with your strategy in mind
Make the commitment & BE THERE.
Think of the positives:
-Proactively raise your profile â not just waiting.
-A chance to develop your business.
-A chance to learn.
-A chance to actually enjoy it.
Go with your strategy in mind
2/ Meet new people.
Step out your comfort zone.
Chatting to people you know is great.
But you wonât meet that new life-changing connection.
Find the balance & approach new people.
This can be daunting â so read up on technique
Step out your comfort zone.
Chatting to people you know is great.
But you wonât meet that new life-changing connection.
Find the balance & approach new people.
This can be daunting â so read up on technique
3/ Build rapport.
Get to know people.
What are their interests? Keep it light.
LISTEN to them.
Get to know people.
What are their interests? Keep it light.
LISTEN to them.
4/ LEARN about their wants, needs & challenges.
Ask open questions.
You canât create needs.
You can only stay alert to opportunities you uncover.
Ask open questions.
You canât create needs.
You can only stay alert to opportunities you uncover.
5/ Reconnect with the gems you discover.
Make it your priority to follow up.
Donât undo your hard-fought opening.
Remember:
-Knowing â youâve nailed.
-Liking â the next step.
-Trusting â the ultimate aim.
Trust plus a need identified - you have a shot at selling.
Make it your priority to follow up.
Donât undo your hard-fought opening.
Remember:
-Knowing â youâve nailed.
-Liking â the next step.
-Trusting â the ultimate aim.
Trust plus a need identified - you have a shot at selling.
Think of your Clients as a tank being constantly filled & emptied.
They sit happy in the tank, sending you repeat business.
Some leave for all sorts of reasons.
New ones are needed to sustain & to grow.
Make your networking pipeline dynamic.
Donât let the tap run dry.
They sit happy in the tank, sending you repeat business.
Some leave for all sorts of reasons.
New ones are needed to sustain & to grow.
Make your networking pipeline dynamic.
Donât let the tap run dry.
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The key points are borrowed from:
âBusiness Networking Survival Guideâ â Will Kintish
Picture credit: http://pixabay.com https://twitter.com/Dan_CharlesUK/status/1310949147793674242?s=20
If you found this useful please retweet the first one below.
The key points are borrowed from:
âBusiness Networking Survival Guideâ â Will Kintish
Picture credit: http://pixabay.com https://twitter.com/Dan_CharlesUK/status/1310949147793674242?s=20
