Networking Tips
CAUTION: Facebook Spoof eMails – Happy Holidays NOT
I get to see every flavor of spam possible as a web developer that has developed, implemented, managed and supported over 100 active websites. I won’t bore you with the intimate details about spam, but if you saw the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba started a list of all the ways he knew to prepare shrimp… my list is that long about spam and I am from the South. Boy, Howdy.
Identical to the email notifications from Facebook, the Facebook Spoof emails are the worst offenders lately. There’s a ‘Happy Holiday’ Facebook spoof that puts a virus on your computer and also infects your Facebook page. Don’t open the emails! Even though you maybe in love with Facebook. Use caution when it comes to networking sites. Below is a list of the eMail practices I employ. Please add yours to the comments…
How do I Start Networking? with Keith Farrazzi
If you get a chance to see Keith Farrazzi, the popular author of ‘Never Eat Alone’ at a live presentation…GO! He is passionate and animated just like he is in this short video. He brings some good points to the table about getting involved where you’ll shine…and that’s where your passion comes in…Pursue it! Did you notice that he didn’t mention any formal business networking events?… and that’s an important detail. As much as we encourage networking organizations, you can “connect” anywhere! Think of all the places your can make business connections outside of your referral group or chamber mixer. Your next big business connection could be standing right next you at Starbucks!
Create a Memory
by Dale Furtwengler
Nothing creates a memory like offering a referral or resource to someone you meet at networking events. What is that memory of? Certainly your generosity and kindness, but will that help you generate more referrals? Not if you aren’t clearly communicating who your ideal customer is. There are all sorts of mistake that I see when people are introducing themselves at networking events. Here are three: 1. They talk about what they do.
2. They don talk about what advantages their clients receive in working with them.
3. They use demographics to identify their ideal client.
I’m going to concentrate on number three. It’s hard to stay awake when someone’s rambling commentary is all about them. How Boring! The third mistake, however, is less obvious.