Networking Tips
WARNING: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT
As a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites, I get to see every flavor of spam possible. If you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… I won’t bore you with the nitty gritty details but my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Imagine that.
Lately the Facebook Spoof emails have been the worst offenders as they look identical to the email notifications from Facebook. Right now there is a virus that infects your computer and your Facebook account. Watch out for the ‘Happy Holidays’ Facebook Spoof! Even though you may be in love with 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 yours to the comments…
How do I Start Networking? – Keith Farrazzi
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 up good points about getting involved where you will shine…and that’s where your passion comes in…Pursue it! I also noticed that he never mentioned formal business networking events… and that’s an important detail. As much as we encourage networking organizations, you can “connect” anywhere! Think of all the places your can 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 like offering a referral or resource to someone you meet at networking events. But a memory of what? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? Well, not if you aren’t clearly communicating who your ideal client is. I see people making three mistakes when introducing themselves at networking events: 1. They emphasis what they do.
2. They don’t talk about what their customers get from working with them.
3. They use demographics to identify their ideal customers.
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 is the least obvious of all the mistakes.
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