Networking

Networking

Networking is a fabulous way of gaining support, guidance and business opportunities and I am often asked which networks do I attend as I am a seasoned networker.  I have to tell you that I wasn’t very good at it at the beginning because I was using the wrong techniques and was working from a Scarcity Mindset.  If you would like to know more about positive behaviour when networking you might like to read my book ‘Are you worth it? A Spiritual Guide to Managing Your Money Mindset for Business Owners.’ Other great reads are: ‘The Go Giver’ by Bob Burg and David Alan Mann and ‘Endless referrals’ by Bob Burg. The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G Allen.  Networking is all about building relationships, so make sure you find out lots about the people who are attending and help as many people as possible.  Remember is it not about you!

I wasted many years, not knowing what I offered, how to pitch for business effectively (I was confused, so I gave off a confused message!) and I had no strategy.  I now love networking and gain such fantastic opportunities from building relationships with those people I meet.  Some network events are better than others and I love working out what works best for me and for my clients.  There is an awful lot you need to know about behaviour too when going networking, to build long term relationships which really work. Accidentally you can upset someone, give off the wrong message about what you are trying to achieve as well as missing opportunities which are right on the end of your nose!  You can’t have a business which you run in isolation. You need to have business buddies and help those around you to succeed as this will gain you more business.

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