Lori’s Vignette’s - Networking Tips
You never know where your next client or referral will come from
Have you ever gone to a networking event and quickly scanned the room and decided, “my target clients and referral partners aren’t here.” This might be prejudging or it might be an accurate assessment, but what you do after that assessment can make or break the event for you.
Terms of Art: Referrals -vs- Introductions
I’ve noticed that people sometimes use the word ‘referral’ when they mean ‘introduction’. They’ll say, “I’ve got a referral for you, I’ll call you!” Then when the call comes, they actually have someone in mind they want to introduce me to in another field who they think I might have some business synergy with, or [...]
Life is A Networking Opportunity
When you start to view any opportunity to meet other people as a networking opportunity, it expands your possibilities. In reality, “Life” is a networking opportunity. Rather than focusing on the event, perhaps the focus should be on your goals.
Make New Friends, and Keep the Old….
We’d probably all agree that the art of networking involves meeting new contacts while building and preserving existing relationships. Is it ever a challenge for you to do both simultaneously?