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Busy People Networking Strategies to Work a Room

kathie — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:20:25 +0000

A recent teleclass on “Networking that Produces Results Every Time” produced questions that I rarely get a chance to address except in a workshop or coaching session. Here are some of the questions that came up. Here are my thoughts…feel free to add your own comments!

Networking Conversations that Produce Every Time

kathie — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:56:25 +0000

I was prompted to offer this teleclass when I heard so many I meet networking complain about coffee date after coffee date…all in the name of networking that weren’t producing any discernable results. I hate it when I feel like my time is wasted and I know you do too.

Wild West was Won with Heart and Passion – Inspires Business Growth Initiatives for the New Economy

kathie — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:14:38 +0000

I am convinced that business done with heart and passion is the business that will endure.

I had the opportunity to visit Eastern Oregon last week as a keynote for a local business resource fair. I was WOW’d from the time I drove into town until 24 hours later when I left.

Pursue your Dream and Stimulate the Economy

kathie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:43:54 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Nell Merlino, founder of Make Mine a Million $ Business® a few weeks ago at a WIFS (Women in Insurance & Financial Services) event in Portland. Her presentation inspired and reminded me that women (and men) with vision contribute to us all.

Is Indecision Killing Your Biz?

kathie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:58:39 +0000

Are you driving away customers through indecision?

The curious side affect of indecision is that it actually drives business away.

Those stuck in indecision or fear tend to be drawn to others who are stuck in the same place. They subconsciously “leak” vibes that illustrate their mood by use of words, body language and facial expressions. Your indecision might simply show up as withdrawal because you want to be sure to do the RIGHT thing when you do take action.

Does Networking Culture Vary Geographically?

kathie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:31:39 +0000

I spoke for a PortlandConnect event last night. This group is an extension of a Linked In group who want to connect face to face.

The organizers of this event, Ken Wagner, Liz du Toit, and Stephanie Sanford talked at length about the Portland networking culture. A couple of characteristics came up…

Secrets of Super Connectors

kathie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:29:00 +0000

Networking secrets are not news these days. Everyone seems to have their own bag of tricks. I’ve developed a few of my own strategies based two things.

Results from networking badly…and well.
I’ve used networking as a warm cold calling technique in my early years with mediocre results that left me feeling like a sleazy sales person . I shifted mindsets when I had a big goal in mind and discovered how to network for mutual benefit and explore opportunites, resources, and needs. In doing so I unlocked an exponential stream of new business, partners, and a personal brand. i.e. I doubled my sales in one year and launched a successful consulting practice using professional networking strategies.