Effortless Networking: Elevator speeches vs. Self-introductions

What's the difference between an elevator speech and a self-introduction? And do you know when to use one vs. the other?

How To Get Larry King To Invite You To Lunch And Other Networking Secrets

When you put your mind to it, the power of networking knows no bounds. You can get to anyone anywhere with persistence. But, more importantly, you can use your networking power every day, any time. Here are some tips and a funny story.

A Moment of Clarity

Are seminars and conferences really all they're cracked up to be? Can you actually learn from these events, or are they nothing more than a place for big time marketers to pitch their consultation services?

Casual Selling Through Sensitive Networking

Networking communities differ distinctly from each other in their behavioural patterns. In some communities members literally throw bananas at each other trying to make a sale. Others conduct a more civilized and sensitive approach to business.

The Power of Praise

Sincere praise and compliments can have a powerful effect on people. Praise boosts one's self-esteem. When you genuinely give praise, it releases energy in the other person. You have seen it and experienced it yourself. When you receive sincere compliments or praise, you get a smile on your face, your spirits soar, and you have a new aura about you.

Is Word of Mouth Advertising Fantasy Land?

Some marketing consultants and authors of marketing books actually believe that word of mouth advertising is Fantasy Land? Isn’t that interesting indeed. So one could ask themselves why these marketing gurus and self-proclaimed wondermen or girlie men think this.

Hurricanes and Business Networking

If you are a small business and your area has been devastated by a large category hurricane like any of those that happened during the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season then you know that you must rebuild your business.

Summer Networking Success

Have you ever considered that summer events put you in front of a whole new group of contacts or people you haven't seen in awhile? Are you prepared to leverage this networking opportunity for what you can give and receive? A simple networking strategy can make this a profitable and social season.

Net Working for Auto Detail Shops

If you own an auto detailing shop, perhaps you have considered that most of your business comes from word-of-mouth advertising and referrals. These are generally the best type of customers to have and if you'd like more customers like that perhaps you should consider networking in your local community so that you can have more referrals.

Networking to Get Boat Cleaning and Detailing Customers

If you own a boat cleaning and detailing service then you know that most of your business will come from referrals. In fact, some industry specialists in the boat cleaning and detailing business state that up to 80 percent of the business comes from referrals or word-of-mouth advertising.

Networking and Cleavage Issues

If you are into networking to help your business grow then you are already a smart marketer and a smart cookie. Often in the past when I was fully engaged in local politics, growing my business and the local chamber of commerce, service clubs and charities; I went to events and used my networking skills to advance my company and propel our efforts forward.

Networking and Showing Up Late

If you are a net worker and want to become more efficient on meeting the right people, well then let me suggest not being the first person at the event or party. You see it makes sense to let the crowd sort itself out first. You can allow the shameless sales people and hardcore party pitchers to make their sales spiels and let the party separate into groups.

Networking Works but Why?

We have all heard that networking works and it is one of the best ways to get new business for your company. Professionals, consultants and so many types of folks enjoy the networking process and develop long-term relationships with those they meet.

Building Relationships...Priceless!

There are many things you can and will do along the way to building your business, but few things will have the impact on your business as that of