Networking Tips
CAUTION: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT
While developing, implementing, managing and supporting over 100 websites I get to see every type of spam under the sun. I won’t bore you with the nitty gritty details about spam, but if you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Go figure.
Lately the worst offenders have been the Facebook Spoof emails, as they look identical to the email notifications from Facebook. There’s a ‘Happy Holiday’ Facebook spoof that puts a virus on your computer and also infects your Facebook page. Even though you may be in love with Facebook, don’t open the emails. Procede with caution when it comes to networking sites. Below is a list of the eMail practices I employ. Please add your favorite practices to the comments…
Keith Farrazzi with How do I Start Networking?
If you ever have the opportunity to see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of Never Eat Alone in a live presentation, GO! He’s just like he is in this short 2 minute video, passionate and animated. He brings up good points about getting involved where you will shine…this is where passion comes in…Engage it! Did you notice that he didn’t mention any formal business networking events?… and that’s an important detail. As much as we encourage networking organizations, you can “connect” anywhere! You can make connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Think of the possibilities! Your next big business connection maybe standing in line next to you at Starbucks!
Create a Memory
by Dale Furtwengler
Nothing creates a memory like offering a referral or resource to someone you meet at networking events. What is that memory of? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? Not if you aren’t clearly communicating who your ideal customer is. There are all sorts of mistake that I see when people are introducing themselves at networking events. Here are three: 1. They talk about what they do.
2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.
3. They identify their ideal client using demographics.
I’m going to concentrate on number three. You know that it feels like when someone is going on and on all about themselves. Boring! The third mistake is the least obvious of all the mistakes.
