Interrupt yourself, not them. Smile warmly, tell them what a pleasure it’s been to talk to them about [fill in the blank… whatever it was you were talking about], and that you could just monopolize their time all night. Say, “But if you’ll excuse me, I need to…” And then offer an excuse. Try: Catch […]

By Jonathan Raymond What is it about asking for help, or about accepting it when it’s offered, that is so hard? Especially for business leaders, where did we get the idea that admitting our weaknesses and accepting that we have blind spots is perceived as a fatal flaw – something we have to hide or […]

Whether you’re sipping sparkling water or not, positioning yourself near the bar at a networking event can be a powerful strategy: Why It Works: Most people head straight to the bar when they arrive—it’s a natural pause point and a chance to regroup. Your Opportunity: Stand a few steps away from the bar. As guests […]

By Mitch Nabki Guerra, Contuitiv Consulting We all know the power of networking and personal referrals.  Eighty-five percent of small businesses get customers through word-of-mouth.  And that’s why we value a referral /networking vehicle like TEAM Referral Network. With small businesses, it’s not about casting a wide net, but rather about connecting with a select […]

Want to know what happens to people who spend their whole lives dreaming about fame and fortune, reading about others’ success and accomplishments, and following a who’s who of the influential elite in the hope that some of their magic will rub off them? Not a whole lot. Dreaming, reading, and following will get you […]

Say  someone’s name when you meet them; you are more likely to remember it…and people like hearing their own name. Take the time: commit yourself to at least one new event per month to network. Use your time wisely! Jot down a few details about each new contact you make while out networking on their […]

You’d be hard pressed to find an entrepreneur who wakes up every morning, heads to the office, sits at his or her desk and contemplates how they can disappear from the insanity, go around unnoticed and ultimately create forgetful products and services. On the contrary, the most successful entrepreneurs have an insatiable appetite for doing […]

For a lot of professionals, it’s alarming to know that 2022 is merely days away. When so much of the past two years was spent trying to stay afloat, many were forced to be realistic about how far they’ve come in pursuing career growth. Amidst countless challenges, one thing that remains uncertain is how to […]

A business network is essentially a social network that connects businesses with each other to further their interests. But not all networks are alike—and the right network for you depends a lot on your goals for your business. “There are many different kinds of business networks you can participate in,” says Yang-Hai Wang, Senior Client Partner […]

by Lolly Daskal Unless you’re naturally gregarious, meeting new people is a challenge–and anetworking event, which is all about meeting new people–can be downright grueling. You want to sound intelligent but you don’t know what to say, and you dread the thought of a long awkward silence or a statement that falls flat. But if […]