Networking Tips
CAUTION: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT
While developing, implementing, managing and supporting over 100 websites I get to see every type of spam under the sun. I won’t bore you with the intimate details about spam, but if you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Boy, Howdy.
Identical to the email notifications from Facebook, the Facebook Spoof emails are the worst offenders lately. Currently there is a “Happy Holidays” Facebook Spoof which places a virus on your computer and infects your Facebook account. Even though you love and adore Facebook, don’t open the emails! Use caution when it comes to networking sites. Below is a list of the eMail practices I employ. Please add your best practice to the comments…
Keith Farrazzi with How do I Start Networking?
Go see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of ‘Never Eat Alone’ if you ever get a chance to see him live. He is just as passionate and animated as he is in this short (under 2 minute) video. He brings some good points to the table about getting involved where you’ll shine…and that’s where your passion comes in… He never mentioned any formal business networking events… which is a very important detail. As much as we encourage networking organizations, you can “connect” anywhere! Don’t limit yourself by thinking you can’t make business connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Your next big business connection maybe standing in line next to you at Starbucks!
Creating Memories
by Dale Furtwengler
Nothing creates a memory better than offering a referral or resource to a person you met at networking events. What is that memory of? You kindness and generosity, most certainly, but will that help you to generate referrals for yourself? Not if you aren’t clearly communicating who your ideal customer is. There are several mistakes that I see people make when introducing themselves at networking events: 1. They speak about what they do.
2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.
3. They use demographics to identify their ideal client.
I’m going to be talking about point number three. You know that it feels like when someone is going on and on all about themselves. YAWN! The third mistake, however, is less obvious.
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