1. Mix, Mingle, Meet • Don’t sit only with those you know! Meet new people! • Sit with only ONE person you know and make new connections with the others! 2. Set Goals for the Event • Meet 10 new people • Meet 2 new Power Partners 3. Know What You Want to Say • […]

It’s The Not Knowing That Hurts Salespeople, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners I don’t know what I don’t know. All I can say is ouch! You hear so many small business owners, sales people and entrepreneurs talk about how much their PHD cost them. That is the PHD from the school of hard knocks. I […]

Congratulations, you’ve joined a networking group.  You get to come in once a week and the referrals will be dropped in your lap…Wouldn’t that be great? It takes time and effort to become part of a sales team.  When you first join TEAM, we ask that you start with getting to know everyone by having […]

Start paying attention to the way you develop the network of people that you’re working with. It isn’t so much the number of people you come into contact with, although that is important, but what’s really, truly “Relationship Marketing’ or networking that will GET referrals for your business really is about making a connection to […]

by Erin Greenawald There are few things I hate in this world, but two of them unfortunately tend to go hand-in-hand: networking and spending a lot of money. Think about it: Between paying for events and paying dues for professional associations, buying drinks for all the people you ask to one-on-one networking meetings and buying yourself drinks […]

by Susan RoAne How Do We Know If We Are Overusing Our Network? Generally, if the thought even crosses your mind…it’s a sign that you are. Problem is that many who are the overusers…are clueless and need to listen, watch and intuit signals and clues. Warning Signs Tone Of Voice If you hear that tone that […]

By Ariella Coombs Networking with strangers can be a terrifying experience for many people, especially when it’s in-person. What do you say? What if you’re awkward? What if you don’t make a good first impression? Related: 9 Tips For Becoming A Successful Networker Don’t worry – prepare! Check out these quick tips for more confident networking from […]