Top 6 Secrets of Networking Youtube video

Top 6 Secrets of Networking.

Check out this Youtube video with some great networking tips! The advice from Edith Weiner was a lightbulb for me!

Expanding Your Networking Circle

Many women have trouble expanding their networking circle of women.  Here are a few things to do to broaden your network.

1.  Add or email 25 people on you Facebook or Linkedin page.  (Remember out of site = out of mind)

2.  Make follow up calls daily to as many people as you can.  Going out of your way to call instead of waiting on your phone to ring will take you much further in your network marketing.

3.  Help one of your existing friends in their networking event or meeting and 9 out of 10 times she will be more than happy to help you when your comes up.  Another plus is meeting new people in other networking circles.

Tips for Successful Networking

Found a great article by Stephanie Speisman. "10 Tips for Successful  Business Networking". Here are some great pointers!

1.       Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.

2.       Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for. Some meetings are based more on learning, making contacts, and/or volunteering rather than on strictly making business connections.

3.       Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest. Notice the tone and attitude of the group. Do the people sound supportive of one another? Does the leadership appear competent? Many groups will allow you to visit two times before joining.

4.       Hold volunteer positions in organizations. This is a great way to stay visible and give back to groups that have helped you

5.       Ask open-ended questions in networking conversations. This means questions that ask who, what, where, when, and how as opposed to those that can be answered with a simple yes or no. This form of questioning opens up the discussion and shows listeners that you are interested in them.

6.       Become known as a powerful resource for others. When you are known as a strong resource, people remember to turn to you for suggestions, ideas, names of other people, etc. This keeps you visible to them.

7.       Have a clear understanding of what you do and why, for whom, and what makes your doing it special or different from others doing the same thing. In order to get referrals, you must first have a clear understanding of what you do that you can easily articulate to others.

8.       Be able to articulate what you are looking for and how others may help you. Too often people in conversations ask, "How may I help you?" and no immediate answer comes to mind.

9.       Follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given. When people give you referrals, your actions are a reflection on them. Respect and honor that and your referrals will grow.

10.   Call those you meet who may benefit from what you do and vice versa. Express that you enjoyed meeting them, and ask if you could get together and share ideas.