WHY & What Contact Information Should I Share in Networking Zoom Chats?

If you are engaging in networking on Zoom, you have the opportunity to share your contact information in the chat. Different groups and events sometimes have specific items they ask for or not, so it’s important to follow their lead. For instance, some ask for only the information you would have on your business card, […]

How do I Prepare for Networking Events?

To effectively grow your business, your networking must be consistent, strategic, focused, and measured. With all the virtual and now some face-to-face networking opportunities, choosing the right groups and events is essential. It’s an investment of your time, energy, and dollars, so you should be planning for a return, benefit, or gain, while bringing value […]

STRATEGY Power Sessions for SUCCESS! Best Practice Tip of the Week: Insights & Take-aways

With inspiration from Kelly Johnson of Kelly Johnson Photography, during an interview in her “Ask the Expert” series, I launched, “STRATEGY Power Sessions for SUCCESS!”, a Best Practices & Accountability Partner Group with a focus on Making It HAPPEN! It’s a group for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Commissioned Professionals, Direct Sales, and Network Marketers to […]

Networking and Next Steps

If you choose to invest your time and energy in networking, the follow-up or “next steps”, as I like to call it, is essential. Because you don’t know if someone will become your client, power partner, strategic referral partner, raving fan, etc., your priority should include having a conversation or at least connecting across social […]

NETWORKING = RESULTS!

How are you investing your time and energy in networking to achieve the results YOU desire?  It’s essential to identify your purpose for networking based upon your business goals and competitive edge.  To effectively grow your business, your networking must be consistent, strategic, focused, andmeasured.  What are your thoughts about our NOW Normal of Virtual Networking? […]

What’s your Process for turning Prospects into Clients?

As I meet potential clients through networking, LinkedIn, speaking engagements, referrals, etc., I schedule a time to meet in person or over the phone to learn about their business, target market, competitive edge, marketing, and sales process, how they invest their time, plan their schedule, focus on leadership, communication, teaming, and their overall priorities.  That […]

Networking Strategies for SUCCESS!

We all hear . . . get out there and network! How do your networking efforts align with your business goals?  To effectively grow your business, your networking must be consistent, strategic, focused, and measured.  Why and how are you investing your time & energy in networking and planning for next steps? Choose to take […]