by Anna Vital Ask Insightful questions about their vision their ideas their goals their passions their pet projects Add Value give time introduce them help them find who they are looking for give directors share resources share a memorable story Learn their story (assume they have been through a lot) What is their life path? […]

(Idea borrowed from Shakespeare, meaning: the more limited our life’s tools are, the more limited our responses become.) People watching is more than just a fun sport and way to kill time.  It can be hilarious, interesting, informative, highly instructional and beneficial.  You can see the best and worst in people in some of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ve been attending local networking events as long as I’ve run my content marketing agency (so, 13 years). I’m aware that trying to sell yourself isn’t the general concept behind networking, that it’s better to build relationships over time rather than “machine gunning” your business card to everyone in the room. Believe me, I’ve seen […]