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Two Quick Ways to Reconnect with Prospects!
“I totally know you!” I’ve made that same silly comment to two of my daughter’s friends since they were little. It’s just been a running joke of sorts that made them giggle. In fact, they would say it right back to me. Now they’re 16 years old and I see them regularly...
Five Ways to Prepare for Business Networking
It’s great to have a plan of attack (harsh, I know) when attending a business networking meeting, whether it’s face-to-face, nose-to-nose, or belly-to-belly. Or even screen to screen. Here are some of the basics that may serve as a friendly reminder: Know Your Target...
6 Reasons You Won’t Hit Your Goals
How many times have you set a goal for yourself, and it fizzled? A fitness goal. Weight loss. Business. Financial. New job. That vacation destination you may never see, etc. etc. Sometimes achieving a goal comes easy, which could mean that the goal wasn’t BIG enough....
4 Ways to @#$% Up Networking!
Yes, there are lots of ways to “mess” up your business networking. Here are some of my favorites! Getting Caught Up with Selling We have all probably done it! Nobody will ever be more excited about our products and services than us! When networking, sell your...
Get the Thing!
Steve Martin once said, “I will do anything to look like him - except, of course, exercise or eat right.” We all have goals, dreams, intentions, whatever you want to call the thing you want. But it all comes down to the actions you’re willing to take. What actions are...
