by Michael Goldberg | Jun 6, 2022 | Business, Networking
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...
by Michael Goldberg | May 31, 2022 | Business
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...
by Michael Goldberg | May 23, 2022 | Networking
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...
by Michael Goldberg | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Michael Goldberg | Feb 20, 2022 | Networking, Business, Referrals
The best business networking groups tend to be organizations that require a fairly size-able fee, have a vetting process, and have a structure that connects the right people to the right people. That’s a mouthful! That said, if you don’t participate, follow up, set up...