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AmSpirit Rx (Note To Self)
The simple process of writing down key points as you hear them helps you retain what you hear. So as others talk to you, you should consider taking notes – even if on the back of their business cards....
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Find Good In Everyone
Diversity is what makes life interesting, everyone you network with is different. Read Towne Centre Chapter Member Tom Anderson’s blog post: “Find Good In Everyone.” Tom can be reached at (614)...
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AmSpirit Rx (Embrace Laughter)
Laughter is something that every culture or social class enjoys – everyone embraces a good chuckle.
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AmSpirit Rx (The Power Of One)
When networking, adhere to the Power of One: Find one person with whom you can developing a solid, productive relationship.
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It’s Just Lunch
It’s all about Know, Like, and Trust. What better way to quickly get to know, like, and trust someone than to spend at least an hour of one-on-one time with them? Read Towne Centre Chapter member, Tom...
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AmSpirit Rx (Hello, My Name Is …)
“Make a conscientious effort to remember people’s names and use them. It always makes a good impression on someone when you say their name.” Anne Boe, Networking Success. WHY JUST BE IN YOUR NETWORK...
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AmSpirit Rx (Introductions)
Your introduction should have a statement establishing your credibility – what about you or your product is trustworthy?
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Find The Link
Read Hall of Fame Chapter member Jacci Adam’s blog post to learn: “How To use LinkedIn to Find Prospects and Turn Cold Calls into Warm Calls.” Jacci can be reached at (330) 704-5277 or via email at...
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AmSpirit Rx (Keep Moving)
When at a networking event, to maximize your contacts, it is best not to stay too long in one place. Meet someone. Strike up a good conversation. Exchange business cards. Then, after eight to ten...
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AmSpirit Rx (Put Others First)
It is less important how interesting we are and more important that we are interested in others.
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Tips For Making Small Talk
Here is an important thing to understand: “Small talk” is not about filling idle time with interesting things to say. Rather, “small talk” is about getting the other person to fill idle time with...
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Great Questions To Ignite “Small Talk”
Again, small talk kick starts the networking process. Small talk, however, is about getting the other person talking. This begs the question: What are good questions to ask in this process? There is no...
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Small Talk To Big Business
Now remember, “small talk” is the warm-up and thus it should lead to a work out. The workout is talking business. To make this happen, eventually you need to transition from small talk to real...
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Exit Gracefully From Networking Conversations
Business connections at networking events are great. Whatever the case, do not churn the entire event away in a single one. Nothing says that you need to engage in a dozen different conversations...
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Tips For Improving Small Talk
“Small Talk” is an art. Like any art, you can improve how you do it through practice. Here are some ideas for becoming more proficient at small talk. THINK … On the way to the next event or when you...
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30-Second Commercials: Part 1 of 8
Essentially, networking is about you creating a series of relationships (also known as a network). The end game for you is the network to help you. To get this three things need to happen … Your...
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30-Second Commercials: Part 2 of 8
To build a strong network of contacts that give you referrals, contacts and information, you need to have a concise, yet very compelling, 30-second commercial. The problem is that you have SO MUCH to...
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30-Second Commercials: Part 3 of 8
Your 30-second commercial should address “who you are?” There is no magic to stating the WHO, the Basic Introduction . After all, it is (well) basic. Nevertheless, this part of the 30-second commercial...
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30-Second Commercials: Part 4 of 8
There are few options to the basic introduction (as discussed in part 3), it is largely void of creativity right? That’s okay, because you can more than make up for it with the Message Body. This is...
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30-Second Commercials: Part 5 of 8
Everyone has competition, including you. What makes you unique amongst your competition? Again, WHY you? Your 30-second commercial needs to convey credibility and confidence that serves to answer that...
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