Become a More Effective and Successful Business Networker

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Please rate yourself on a scale of one to five (1=disagree to 5=strongly agree) on each of the following statements.
I consistently arrive early and leave late when it comes to networking opportunities.
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I frequently scan the sign-in sheet for those in attendance.
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I am careful to not spend too much time with any one individual or group.
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I focus most of my time at networking events on meeting new people and spend limited time with people I know well.
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I have a great interest in others and have masterful listening skills.
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I have excellent relationships with the officers, leaders, and organizers of my networking venues.
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I have a personal advisory panel that helps me build my business.
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I am a win-win kind of person and believe that networking is a mutual exchange of information, ideas, and resources.
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When I give something of value, I politely look for a way the other person can help me in return (reciprocity).
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I am very consistent in my networking activities.
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I have a list of centers of influence and strategic referral partners.
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I have a scoreboard to track my networking activities and effectiveness.
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I am a giver first at networking events.
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I usually have a plan for my networking activities.
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My networking strategies are highly targeted on specific industries or professions.
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I network everywhere.
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I help prospects with their problems even if they cannot be a good lead for me.
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I use the other person’s name often in my networking conversations.
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I send thank you notes and follow up consistently.
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I limit my eating and drinking at networking events.
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I am very confident and comfortable with myself and the value of my services.
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I look forward to attending networking events.
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I have a well practiced 15 or 30 second elevator speech.
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I network with my suppliers and vendors.
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I have specific goals for my networking activities.
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I believe that following up is my responsibility.
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When it comes to networking, I believe that quality is better that quantity.
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I actively volunteer at civic or non-profit organizations.
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I focus on being interested versus interesting at networking events.
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When I meet someone at a networking event, I can answer WIIFT. What’s In It For Them?
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I am very focused on a specific set of target markets versus being a generalist.
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I have a large quality network of resources to share with others.
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I use my non-vocational interests as opportunities to network.
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I have met personally with the majority of individuals in my networking group.
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I attend virtually every meeting possible. Out of sight means out of mind!
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I often will give speeches to various groups about my area of expertise.
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I often bring other professionals to my networking events.
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I will often make the first move in meeting and engaging others in conversation.
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I am masterful at the use of open-ended questions and layering. (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How).
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I am very well read in my area of expertise and in business in general.
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I take a proactive approach to connecting with others.
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I am an outstanding listener.
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I ask the question, “How would I know if somebody I know would be a good prospect for you?” on most occasions.
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At networking events, I focus on others rather than what I have to say.
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I give lots of referrals to others.
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I network with people with outstanding reputations.
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I avoid trying to sell people in my network.
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I know who the rainmakers are at the networking meetings I attend.
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I make a good first impression in how I dress, my manners, and attitude.
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I come prepared with a good pen, business cards, and other materials.
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I know how to escape from long-winded conversations.
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My personal introduction can pass the “so what” test.
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My cell phone is left in the car or turned off.
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I network when I am busy and don’t need the business.
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I use breakfast and lunch times as opportunities to network. I rarely eat alone.
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I don’t hesitate to ask for help from others.
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I network with successful people of good character.
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