Networking is fundamental to how business and new relationships are created.
Networking helps different ways, for me, I can say it has given me a good number of opportunities and experiences in my life, thanks to my involving in direct selling business, I have met some inspiring; nurturing individuals have been able to reconnect with old friends & contact
Networking helps different ways, for me, I can say it has given me a good number of opportunities and experiences in my life, thanks to my involving in direct selling business, I have met some inspiring; nurturing individuals have been able to reconnect with old friends & contact
Learning something new everyday and meeting someone new.
Networking is a plus for me, I love meeting people but now I have something of value I can always now share with the other person I have come across; Well, I now wakes up early to train myself with book and personal development materials; thanks for #ETinspires #TonyRobbis #BrainTracy #LesBrown #MattMorris #RobertKiyosaki & even the last #JimRohn all these are phenomenonal. Being in the business it is a must I improve in all areas of my life and now reading makes more sense to me. I recommend we all need to push ourselves to be better; Networking Marketing Business is a principal vehicle to improve us faster and better.
Networking is a plus for me, I love meeting people but now I have something of value I can always now share with the other person I have come across; Well, I now wakes up early to train myself with book and personal development materials; thanks for #ETinspires #TonyRobbis #BrainTracy #LesBrown #MattMorris #RobertKiyosaki & even the last #JimRohn all these are phenomenonal. Being in the business it is a must I improve in all areas of my life and now reading makes more sense to me. I recommend we all need to push ourselves to be better; Networking Marketing Business is a principal vehicle to improve us faster and better.
1) Networking is the new certainty in life, so start learning now.
Benjamin Franklin once said the only two certainties in life are “Death and Taxes”.
In network marketing there are two more — Presentations and dealing with people. No matter where you are, you are presenting to online, at home or work. We are all in people business and we will always need to deal with people. So we need to start working on business & people skill.
In networking business you are both presenting your business and dealing with people.
If you acknowledge and accept this, why not start investing now to become better at it?
In network marketing there are two more — Presentations and dealing with people. No matter where you are, you are presenting to online, at home or work. We are all in people business and we will always need to deal with people. So we need to start working on business & people skill.
In networking business you are both presenting your business and dealing with people.
If you acknowledge and accept this, why not start investing now to become better at it?
2) The 80-20 rule of networking helps you find jobs and opportunities.
They say 80 percent of jobs and opportunities are found through networking with other professionals and 20 percent are found on newspaper. 20 percent of people use networking effectively and 80 percent do not. So if 20 percent of all people are using networking to get at 80 percent of all the opportunities, what should you be doing? Networking! With networking you get to meet diverse professionals, giving you an edge other others
3) Give without expectation.
Networking is not asking for a job and it is about you sharing what you have to offer to your connections. People gets to relax more with you when you're not the demanding type, Personally I give without expectation. I always ask my contact “What can I do to help?” I give recommendation and network them with other professionals sometimes I spend a good amount of time just listening because every person has need something, you will never know if you don't build rapport with them.
This philosophy will help build up your reputation, integrity and personal brand.
This philosophy will help build up your reputation, integrity and personal brand.
4) Know your value.
With any networking scenario, there will be give and take. A lot of people, especially youth, don’t realize what value they can provide. Every person has value and it comes from your experiences, your energy and enthusiasm, your personality and your contacts. Beyond that, you should get comfortable with knowing your personal brand and elevator pitch. Take to the time to understand what you bring to the market place. Remember that networking is not selling, It is sharing values
5) Build the relationships.
Networking is just the start. Your ultimate goal is to build a relationship. That is where the true value of networking comes into play because you will get advice, support, mentorship, recommendation and a higher likelihood of opportunities coming your way.
6) Everyone is a bridge.
We forget that every single person we meet can be a bridge to someone else. Perhaps that cashier has an uncle who works at the company that need your product? I have discovered opportunities from random meetings in an elevator, a subway seat and a New Year’s Eve party. Know that you can network anywhere, anytime with anyone!
7) Networking strategies are great, but learn the tactics.
Every online article provides the basic networking tips and strategies — have business cards, have a plan, etc. But very few talk about actual tactics. You need to learn how to enter build rapport, not by questioning, say something that will let the other person reply you and leave the conversation while you see the red signs. The best tactic to enter a conversation is to use your “power words” such as “Hi!”, “Excuse me…”, “Sorry to interrupt…” and “Pardon me…” These words will get you into any conversation. Just make sure you are clear and loud enough to be heard. You should also ask open-ended questions such as “what are you passionate about” and “where do you see yourself in 10 years”. These questions invest, engage and open up the conversation. When you need to leave, again use your power words from above and mention the next step you’d like to meet you sometimes ( can i have your phone number, e-mail, LinkedIn connection, Facebook, etc.).
8) Leverage Online Networking is now expected, so build a compelling presence and brand.
Social networking websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+ are huge right now. Start building your profiles in these spaces if you are there. If you are not sure where to be, think about who you want to network with. For example if the majority of the people and companies you admire are engaging on LinkedIn and Facebook then you need to be there. Having a strong profile, responding to articles and updates, and connecting with people you have networked with will build your online personal brand.
9) Not following-up renders networking useless!
So often people exchange business cards and never contact each other. Or they add each other on LinkedIn and the networking dies there. Remember you are building a relationship and you want to be memorable. Following up is critical to making networking work effectively. In fact, by following up you are setting yourself apart to be a pro-network. you can send them mails, messages, call them up time to time, arrange meet ups and get to stay in touch.
10) You must want it!
Networking is like leadership, is something you have to want and demonstrate. This mean you have to do everything — be prepared, get better, learn more, follow your company system and be creative, rehearse your tactics, offer to help, use social networking, follow-up and build the relationship — to make an impact with networking.
My wish for you is: You decide to become a network professional; you decide to go pro; you decide to do all it takes because it is a stone code fact that we have a better way... Now let’s go tell the world