What makes successful networkers successful?
Here are some of the ways that top networkers continue to build their businesses from networking opportunities:
- Have a well practices 15 or 30 second elevator speech (commercial).
- Network with your suppliers and vendors.
- Have specific goals for your networking activities.
- Following up is your responsibility.
- Quality is better than quantity in networking.
- Volunteer at civic or non-profit organizations.
- Focus on being interested versus interesting at networking events.
- Be able to answer W.I.I.F.T. – What’s In It For Them? – when you meet someone at a networking event.
- Be focused on a specific set of target markets versus scattered among many.
- Build a large quality network of resources to share with others.
Barry Demp is a highly-skilled business and personal coach focused on the areas of leadership, management, coaching, team-building, networking, business development, communication skills, relationship building, motivation, time management, life balance, and goal achievement. He specializes in working with business owners, executives, coaches, consultants, and high-potential professionals by helping them significantly increase their productivity, profitability, and life balance. For more information or assistance, please contact Barry Demp at 248-740-3231 or visit www.dempcoaching.com.
