Why do people hate networking events? There are a few common reasons, but one that I have heard time and time again is an anxiety about introducing yourself to new …
Dr. Ivan Misner
Being a member of BNI for a few months or many years, one learns how to speak about his success stories at a chapter meeting. Success stories are little or …
Much of what I write about networking and referrals emphasizes the circuitous, sometimes mysterious nature of referral networking. In a deep, broad-based, mature referral network, where you spend a lot …
Are your referral partners excited about your business? Getting your referral partners excited about your business is one of the top ways to generate more referrals, and build your contact …
What I’m about to tell you will seem counter-intuitive at first, but bear with me. The Golden Rule is not the best way to ensure success in referral marketing. For …
For most business professionals, a trade show in your field is a great opportunity to get out and meet other professionals who own or work for businesses similar to yours. …
I’m a huge believer in the value of continued education. No one is ever at a point where they can stop educating themselves, and if you do stop, you’ll surely …
As business people and networkers, and even in our personal lives, we are often trying to make things harder than they need to be. There is an abundance of techniques, …
Three Essential Questions to Ask When Looking for Networking Events
Attending enough and the right events for networking your business can be hard. How do you know which events will be a waste of your time, and which will benefit …
How do you increase the number of referrals your networking contacts are helping pass to you? One way, of course, is to educate your contacts on how to best get …