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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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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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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Use Facebook and LinkedIn to Follow Up with People You Meet

How do you use Facebook and LinkedIn to follow up with people you meet in business networking groups? There are a number of considerations when it comes to doing this type follow up. The first one is which of the people you meet while networking  do you want to stay in touch with? A second consideration is which social sites do you want to use to stay in touch? This blog post will primarily address connecting with them on LinkedIn and Facebook. There are other sites, such as Instagram and Twitter, that could also be appropriate places to connect. One [...]

By |2021-02-24T20:55:55-07:00February 24th, 2021|0 Comments
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Finding the Best Virtual Business Networking Groups

Finding the best virtual business networking groups can be challenging. Even without a pandemic going on, it can be hard to find business networking groups that are a good fit. Adding the dimension of only getting to interact virtually in these groups further complicates this decision. Most of the criteria you use when selecting the right business networking groups can also be applied when looking specifically at virtual groups. Other criteria are relevant only to virtual settings.   Criteria to Use When Selecting a Business Networking Group When they Meet: Find groups that meet at the time of day when [...]

By |2021-03-07T15:49:39-07:00February 18th, 2021|0 Comments
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