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3 Ways to Make an Instant Connection
I was at the gym last week and when putting on my headset I realized that it needed to be charged. How frustrating! Not having my music at the ready almost ruined my whole workout. I’m funny like that. There was a young couple stretching next to me preparing to get...
Do Business Cards Still Breed Business?
Is Carrying Business Cards Still Relevant? As Billy Joel says, “Times they are a changing.” But did he ever need to carry a business card? Virtual meetings have changed the way we network and conduct business. Conversations are often more focused, more efficient, and...
The Murph and Your Daily Business Routine
On Memorial Day, I did a workout called, “The Murph” at a Crossfit gym (or box as it’s called in the world of Crossfit). It’s an intense workout that commemorates Lieutenant Michael Murphy, a Navy Seal who died in Afghanistan in 2005. Murphy was awarded the Medal of...
Not Following Up!
Not following up is the kryptonite to networking! Just ask Superman. One of the best ways to never do business with anyone you meet is to never follow up with them. It’s all about the FU as one of my clients likes to say. Remember the days when you had a stack of...
Business Networking – Own Your Calendar
Own Your Calendar If you register for a business networking event, or make a commitment to attend any event, that should be your priority for that time frame. The key word here is “commitment.” And you gave your word. I always find it interesting when a registered...
