So, here’s a question: What do you do once you’ve identified a networking contact, sent out your invitation and gotten the meeting? Answer: You get prepared! The easy part was getting the meeting and all of the steps leading up to it. But if you really want the meeting to count, I cannot stress enough […]
Month: November 2011
Coffee-Lunch-Coffee Doesn’t Work for Everyone
Yesterday, my word count skyrocketed, so I’m going easy on you today. I will tell you, while I prefer to meet prospective contacts in a public venue, that doesn’t work for everyone. For some networkers, it feels way too informal – they would much prefer to meet at the prospect’s office or place of business. […]
The Best Meeting Ever
My friend, “Bill”… he’s well connected. He’s also great at connecting others. A natural networker, he prides himself on introducing people to one another when he thinks that they have useful information to share. Bill thought that I ought to meet his colleague, “Jim,” who was doing similar work as I was in 2003. We […]