Lessons from the Wedding Mafia

One of my clients shared a story with me from his networking group, a chapter of BNI. Ivan Misner, the creator of BNI talks about what he calls "contact spheres".Here's how it works: A group of related business owners work together to get referrals for each other. Here are some... Read More

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!

Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you."Every conversation, interaction and encounter has some kind of emotional... Read More

How to Get Ahead in Your Career

Bigger Better Deal. That's what everyone always hopes will come along. And if you are one of the few who don't, maybe you should reconsider!Last night I was at a happy hour gathering of a bunch of my friends. There were 14 in all and we had quite a time... Read More

Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking

As a single company, it is impossible to provide your customers with all the services they desire for every aspect of their life; but with guerilla marketing, you can come close. By partnering with companies that provide different, yet complimentary, services to your business, you can create a network of... Read More

Make Money on the Internet - The Lifestyle Advantages of Professional Marketers

Some of the most successful businesses in existence today started in a box room, bedroom or garage. It isn't how you start out to make money at home that is important. What really matters is that you had the courage to begin.With a home based business, you are your own... Read More

Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth

You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your stomach that forms, when you enter a room, a bus, or any other location where only you and a total stranger occupy the formerly quiet space. What do you say? Do you say anything? Do you even dare make eye... Read More

Ten Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking

Networking is a great way to meet people in a "non-selling" setting. So, don't sell. Meet and greet. Ask people about their businesses. Be friendly and relaxed. Enjoy yourself. Get to know people. Above all, do not sell.If and when someone appears to meet your target criteria, ask for their... Read More

How to Keep from Sounding LIKE Totally Stupid

June is reality check month. Lots of the resolutions have been made and most are already broken. It's time to take a hard look at where you are going in 05 and beyond. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to update all your personal... Read More

Growing Your Network of People Can be Easy and Fun!

A few years back when I moved to Charlotte, NC for the first time, I came with high hopes of starting my business for the first time. We picked Charlotte because it was a growing city with a lot of potential. There was a booming down town and cultural events... Read More

How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party

"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad Sweater Party this weekend?""A what party?!" I said."A Bad Sweater Party. Wait a minute?you mean to tell me you've never been to a Bad Sweater Party before?" asked Amber."Guess not," I admitted.A Bad Sweater Party is exactly what you think... Read More

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Where Does That Word Come From?

"Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to... Read More

How to Find Participants for a Trial Run

Why is a network meeting the best place to get... Read More

How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party

"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad... Read More

Mary Kay Ash Did It Best... (The Networking Factor)

"The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!" This slogan reminds me... Read More

Jump Start Your Network

Networking is often identified as a key business building activity... Read More

Are You in the Relationship Business?

Are you in the relationship business? Of course you are.... Read More

Plan for the Event or Flounder

Rather than being there to eat the food and drink... Read More

Youve Got Personality, Use It!

For the self employed professional, nothing is more important than... Read More

Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business

Why ask others for help and what do you gain... Read More

Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits

Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small... Read More

Are You Sitting With The Right Company?

When I walked into Dallas's famous Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, all... Read More

Community Involvement Networking

It is important for you to join at least one... Read More

Giving the Gift of Your Name (The Networking Factor)

Although, this is about giving the gift of your name... Read More

What I Do Is Not Who I Am... The Networking Factor

Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big... Read More

Discover Your Own Source Of Business Leads

Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no... Read More

Which Networking Events Should You Attend?

How does one determine which are the best events to... Read More

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 3: Time is (Not) On Your Side

You only have three seconds?Connect in under a minute?People decide... Read More

The Foundation of Networking: Its Not Rocket Science

Commandment 1LoveWhen we choose to simply love, our giving and... Read More

Volunteering for a Networking Group

When is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position... Read More

How to be Known

Why business relationships are formed with certain people?If you go... Read More

8 Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations

Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking... Read More

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 4: Become a Social Gift Giver

Do you ever wonder why single people give flowers, wine,... Read More

People Know People

I recently entered the keyword "networking" into Google. In 0.13... Read More

Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities

Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't... Read More

Putting The Fun Back In Networking

Networking is one of the most important skills a person... Read More

A Vital Habit For Selling Big Ticket Items

I hope the title of this article aroused your curiosity!... Read More

Should You Offer Commissions For Customer Referrals?

As a small business owner you may find yourself in... Read More

Are You Leveraging Your Business Network?

Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling... Read More

Building Bridges - The Importance of Being Connected Where You Live

As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of... Read More

Sticky Situations: Nametag Best Practices

Because a person's name is the single context of human... Read More

Lesson 69 - When Networking Events Fail

The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and... Read More

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers

You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry... Read More

Ten Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking

Networking is a great way to meet people in a... Read More