business networking

How To Be More Successful at Networking

Would you like to learn how to be more successful at networking? Many people can feel frustrated or even intimidated about networking with others, especially in business environments. So, they avoid going to networking events. Or they attend them, but only talk with people they already know. Over the 11 years I’ve been in business full-time, I’ve learned a lot about networking with other business owners. I’m breaking this blog post into the “what” and “how” of networking. These tips apply to in-person networking. The “What” of Networking When and Where – Select networking events and groups that meet when [...]

By |2024-03-07T08:33:15-07:00March 7th, 2024|0 Comments
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In-Person or Virtual Business Networking Groups?

Do you prefer in-person or virtual business networking groups? When it comes down to groups in general, the main attributes of those I want to stay in or potentially join are: Friendliness of the group – especially to first-time guests The degree of support the members show for each other Whether the group is energetic and the meetings are lively Follow-up by the group leader and members with visitors Whether the meeting is well-run and stays on schedule As a person determines which type of business networking group to join, one of their considerations is in-person vs. virtual. The [...]

By |2024-02-02T08:53:35-07:00February 1st, 2024|0 Comments
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Why I’m Grateful for SHE Leads Group

As I approach my first anniversary as a member, I’ve been reflecting on why I’m grateful for SHE Leads Group. Since I joined this wonderful organization, I’ve felt like I’ve come home to the kind of group I’ve always wanted to be part of. The group truly embodies all the qualities that are important to me in a business networking group: Friendliness – especially to first-time guests Support – the degree to which members care about each other High energy level Well-run meetings that stay on schedule Follow-up – both by leaders and members   Why I’m Impressed with [...]

By |2023-11-02T22:17:23-06:00November 2nd, 2023|0 Comments
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How to Use LinkedIn When Making Introductions

Have you ever wondered how to use LinkedIn when making introductions? In this blog post, I will describe how to use LinkedIn messaging to make introductions between two people. Plus, I will provide tips for using information from LinkedIn profiles when making introductions.   Process of Using LinkedIn Messaging to Make Introductions To introduce two people using LinkedIn’s messaging function, click on the messaging icon in the menu bar. Type the names of the two people you are introducing in the space where it says “type a name or multiple names.” Then create your message introducing the two people. You [...]

By |2023-08-03T20:58:41-06:00August 3rd, 2023|0 Comments
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What Contributes to the Success of a Business Networking Group?

Have you ever wondered what contributes to the success of a business networking group? I’ve asked myself that question on many occasions over the nearly 10 years since I went full-time with my business. I’ve asked it as a leader of several different business networking groups. And I’ve asked it whenever I explore the possibility of joining a new group. A couple months ago, I wrote a blog post on this topic. That post was written as I was deciding whether to join a new group and whether to leave an existing group. Here’s what I wrote then: When [...]

By |2023-01-18T21:49:49-07:00January 18th, 2023|0 Comments
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Hats Off to SHE Leads Group!

Hats off to SHE Leads Group and especially to its founder, Beth Boen. This week I had the opportunity to attend two functions of the SHE Leads Group. On Monday, I participated in a very lively virtual business-category-exclusive speed networking event. Today, I visited their Coast-to-Coast B2B Virtual Chapter, and was very impressed with the group. Beth created SHE Leads Group in 2016 to offer women more than a traditional leads group. Specifically, it provides: Business development training at every meeting Business category exclusivity in multiple categories Schedules that honor professional women in business Local, professional, established and reputable businesses [...]

By |2022-11-17T21:27:14-07:00November 17th, 2022|0 Comments
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Have You Gotten to Know the Executive of Your Chamber of Commerce?

Have you gotten to know the executive of your chamber of commerce? If not, make a point to do so. Suggest that the two of you go out for coffee or lunch. Share some of your professional expertise with them. Make a point of introducing them to people in your business community. Reaching out to your chamber executive is especially important when they are new to their position. They appreciate it when chamber members help them to get grounded in the community the chamber serves.   Introducing Kristin Kim, VP and Head of the West Metro Chamber Kristin took on [...]

By |2022-11-03T20:57:12-06:00November 3rd, 2022|0 Comments
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Ideas for Hosting a Recognition Event

Would you like to get some ideas for hosting a recognition event? I highly recommend hosting such events as a way to honor and thank key people. I recently attended such an event, and it was so well-planned and orchestrated that I wanted to tell you about it. TAB Focused Directions, a franchise of The Alternative Board, hosted this terrific event. Laura Drury is the CEO of this company, and Steve Drury is the president. They are co-owners, as well as facilitators and business executive coaches. Quoting from its website: “The Alternative Board (TAB) helps business owners and leaders confidently [...]

By |2021-11-05T09:19:48-06:00November 5th, 2021|0 Comments
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In-Person Business Networking is Back!

I’m delighted that in-person business networking is back! As an off-the-chart extravert and compulsive connector, it feels great to be seeing people face-to-face again. My very first in-person business networking event since the pandemic started took place this week. I attended Women in Business, an offering of the West Metro Chamber of Commerce, my local chamber. At this monthly program, geared toward women business owners, we have terrific speakers and plenty of time to mingle with each other. Each month we have a different sponsor, and this time Colorado Credit Union both sponsored and hosted the event. Shauna Brazil, Director [...]

By |2021-05-26T20:46:51-06:00May 26th, 2021|0 Comments
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The Fortune is the Follow-Up

Jim Rohn was a highly-regarded motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, investor, and business philosopher.  One of his best-known quotes is “The fortune is in the follow-up,” meaning you need to follow up with a person to make a sale. This approach is also very relevant to business networking. Following up after events or group meetings is essential if you are to generate results. Recently, I was telling a business colleague that 70% of my business comes from networking. She responded that if that was the case, I must be good with my follow-up, and I am. My disciplined approach to follow-up [...]

By |2021-05-12T21:20:26-06:00May 12th, 2021|2 Comments
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