My maiden effort at networking for my business was a total disaster! My first mistake was going to the wrong type of event. I had just finished my professional training as a voice actor and a friend of mine wangled an invitation for me to attend the annual holiday party of a local talent … [Read more...] about Excellent Networking Advice I Got from a Mentor – Tip #3
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2 X 3 Top Networking Communication Tips
How would you rate your networking communication skills? Do you enjoy connecting with other people at these types of events, or are you one of those folks for whom networking events are pain and torture? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable, even sleazy when conversing with other people at what … [Read more...] about 2 X 3 Top Networking Communication Tips
3 Key Networking Mindsets for Business Success
Of all the public speaking opportunities available to us, the one that many people feel most uncomfortable with is networking. This discomfort can occur at official networking events, in casual conversations that happen during breaks at conferences and meetings, and even in social … [Read more...] about 3 Key Networking Mindsets for Business Success
How to Graciously Ask for a Referral without Putting Anybody on the Spot
So there you are at a networking event or in a social situation, and someone asks you that dreaded question, So what do you do? Maybe you are past the point of dreading that question (which is another subject altogether), and you can handle the answer with confidence and ease. Whatever your … [Read more...] about How to Graciously Ask for a Referral without Putting Anybody on the Spot
2 Seconds Critical to Your Success
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression is a truth that has been around for a long time. This is certainly the case when you are giving a presentation of any sort, are attending a networking event, or even calling someone on the phone. If you don't immediately engage the … [Read more...] about 2 Seconds Critical to Your Success
Network with Ease Using These 3 Business Networking Tips
Walking into a room filled with strangers and near-strangers, and expecting oneself to carry on effective business building conversations, is not most people's idea of a fun time. And yet that type of business networking is precisely what business people often need to do in order to meet those … [Read more...] about Network with Ease Using These 3 Business Networking Tips
