SURE FIRE WAYS TO NETWORK

Whatsup guys, let’s talk business while we anticipate Mobster In-laws Episode 7. Sometime last year, I did a course “Strategies for Personal Development” at Yali Network. There was a topic that caught my attention “Networking to get ahead”.

I clearly understood there are some limiting perceptions we often cuddle thereby creating weak growth in our business, organization or goal implementation.

We meet people every at church gathering, parties, gym even market places. For you to be the best in what you do, you need to surround yourself with people that inspire, motivate and challenge you. Networking is your resource as tangible as your technical skills.

For you to be a brilliant networker, here are some brief networking skills;

1) Be open to meeting new people.

2) Listening to new idea.

3) Try meeting people outside your skills.

4) Be authentic and true.

5) Be a good listener for common goal and useful relationships.

6) Be punctual for appointments and meetings.

7) Be proactive and be ready to conduct research on company and people you want to connect with.

While and after spotting who you are interested in working with, you must develop the network through the following.

A) Reach out to friends, family members and alumni’s who may bring to your table confident contacts.

B) Be prepared with questions. Choose questions that are relevant to you and that will help your network.

C) Begin conversation with your target when you see them at conferences and meetings.

D) Talk about your common interest, build your conversation from there and let them see how you can help them. Note everyone wants to know what you can offer.

E) Make connections through social media such as linkedin, facebook and twitter.

F) Set up video calls and other social media appointments.

G) In cases where you meet with the person ask for a contact info and business card.

H) Reciprocate by being a resource for those in your network.

However, you must nurture and sustain your network for a profitable result. Here are some ways to sustain your network

I) Reach out to them when something reminds you of them.

II) Let them know you care about their needs basically rather than putting what they can do for you first.

III) Send occasional relevant updates about you

IV) Reach out to them in advance

V) Send your resume and the position and job description that you are applying

VI) Write them a thankful note

VII) Write on business card on first meeting so you don’t forget how you me them

VIII) Follow up within 24-48hours

IX) If they refer you to someone contact, let them know how useful it was.

Wrap up

Our phones are loaded with contacts yet we only talk to few because we want to have everyone’s attention. I recommend you go through your contact regularly to filter those who aren’t adding value or in good communication with.

You will always meet better people same time have better opportunities to meet those you are drooling to capture their attention.

Let me go edit my phone list…hola you guys later. 

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