Many of you were taught that there aren’t any dumb questions. Sorry to spoil your fantasy, but there are plenty of dumb questions.
Networking
Your Networking Value Proposition
Let’s briefly discuss your Networking Value Proposition for small businesses.
How Can I Improve My Elevator Pitch?
I get this question a lot. Before I dive into the answer, let me first explain why I prefer “Elevator Speech” to “Elevator Pitch.” Using the word “pitch” sounds like you’re trying to sell something. No one likes to be sold to or to feel like you are only interested in talking with them to make a sale.
I Hate Networking Slugs … And So Should You (5/19)
I hate Networking Slugs … I really do. And so should you. They typically create very negative first impressions at networking events by doing lots of dumb things. They probably didn’t plan to behave like Slugs and what they do is often out of mindless habit or lack of focus. But, the results are just as lame … and just as annoying.
Why I Hate Elevator Speeches … and So Should You!
Have you ever been at business networking event and heard an amateur networker deliver an ‘Elevator Speech From Hell’? I know I have. Lots of times. You wanted to hit the emergency stop button and escape fast.
What To Do AFTER Your Elevator Speech (9/18)
As wannabe Power Networkers, many of you polish your finely crafted Elevator Speeches and deliver them with passion and purpose every chance you get. Great.
So, let’s assume you’ve just done that at a professional group meeting or networking event (once we have the to attend again) … now what do you do?
I Hate Networking …. and So Should You!
I hate networking. I really hate it. A rather strange comment coming from the self-proclaimed Godfather of Networking in COSE-land. Yes … but let me explain.
Don’t Be a Business Card Loser
I’ve been ranting about business card finesse for over 25 years and I thought by now there would be no need to keep doing it. I assumed business people would eventually get it, change behavior and stop being losers forever. Apparently, that’s not the case … so here we go again!
Look Here To Know Who I Am
One of the simplest tools in your Power Networking Tool Kit is the humble little Name Tag you wear at networking events. Everyone uses them, but few people do so strategically to add to a positive first impression and enhance their networking process. Really … I’m not making this up.
Networking Through the Pandemic
Sure, it’s much harder to network when most business events are cancelled and we need social distancing. So, let’s look in the rear view mirror for a change and get back to ‘old school basics’.