Networking in Surrey New Boy

Comment by Nicola Macdonald on November 12, 2013 at 18:05

Well a warm welcome Dennis!

You are right in that networking is a long term strategy and people have to get to 'Know, Like & Trust' you. I think it also takes time for people to 'get' what it is that you do and how you help people. This they need to understand before they could recommend you.

There are several ways in which you can fast track your networking. Having a really clear 'elevator pitch' for one. Also grabbing opportunities to present gives you a chance to demonstrate your expertise and explain in a bit more detail 'how you help people'.

Do you know of 4Networking? At each meeting you get the opportunity to tell everyone who you are, what you do, how you help people and who you'd like to meet - all in 40 seconds!!! Members can also present 4Sights. I know from experience that this really helps to raise your profile.

I see you are in Reigate; so am I! There is a 4Networking Reigate group. Perhaps you'd like to come along as a guest. The next one is tomorrow (13th November) then every other Wednesday. Give me a call on 07565 382803 or email me at nicola@attractivemarketing.biz and I'll book you in if you wish.

Good luck networking!
Nicola

Comment by Keith Grover, NiS Founder on November 14, 2013 at 20:13

Dennis, networking is a slow burn for most of us, and some of the most successful networkers I know have told me that they got no new business for the first 9 months to a year of networking!  Then suddenly the 'magic' kicked in, and they've never looked back, with an ever-increasing stream of referrals and business from their connections.

Grab me at a networking event some time, and I'll tell you my 'secret formula' for making networking work like gangbusters for your business (CLUE: Offering free advice and help without expectation of return is just one of the keys that will open doors that you never even knew existed :0)

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