Networking is vital to business in our ‘new economy’. Many experts have blogged and written white papers - there's all kinds of chatter out there about networking. I believe it all comes down to one thing - people like to do business with people they know. Maybe they don’t need your product or service right now but when they do, they will remember you.
The Builders provides a lot of networking opportunities throughout the year but one stands out in my mind as the best…Table Top Night. It’s on October 7th so it’s really on my mind. There will be several rows of businesses with table top displays to explore, a large number of fellow networkers and you can stay for dinner for just $35 (please rsvp though). You might even win an awesome prize. Last year there were so many prizes it felt like everyone won something! Or you might end up having dinner with a new prospective client.
Did I mention that it’s FREE? Yes it ‘s free! If you want to have a table top display there is a $200 charge for BANN members ($300 for non members) and you’ll want to let Patty know asap because space is filling up fast.
So take this opportunity to expand your network and your business. Stock up on your business cards and practice the techniques that Chuck Sweeney tough us at the SMC networking seminar a few months ago.
What, you missed our Chuck Sweeney seminar? I’m sorry to hear that! Hear a few tips that I learned from Chuck:
1- Listen. It’s not all about you. Don’t just tell them about you and your business, ask about theirs.
2- Go with a reasonable plan. Don’t expect to give out 200 business cards and come back with as many. Aim for 5 or 10, a number your comfortable with. It’s about quality, not quantity.
3- Do something memorable. Follow up with a card the next day letting your new that you appreciated meeting them. Make it personal, reference something that happened or that you talked about.
Table Top Flyer
Contact Patty to reserve a table top display or a spot for dinner (775) 329-4611.
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