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...
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...
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...
Every now and then, we end up in a location that is far from perfect when taking a phone call or a virtual meeting. From the car, the airport, or from Starbuck’s. Sometimes it’s unavoidable. Other times our location is the result of poor planning, trying to multitask...
‘Tis the season that we are looking at the New Year with business goals in mind. Too soon? Business goals, personal goals, annual, monthly, weekly, daily. All important! Here’s a quick best practice (or jab!) about goal setting. Goals should be written. In a business...
