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Comment on Networking Is Not What It Used To Be by Dr. Kaaren Douglas

Dr. Kaaren Douglas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:26:44 +0000

Sounds like in your philosophy, which I applaud, you are taking a page from Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point,” when he describes different types of people. In our approach to business contacts, it makes sense to try to be a good Connector. We need to constantly think about people we can link to each other when ever we are out networking. If nothing else, it will go a long way to build a group of people that know we have their best interests at heart.

Comment on Tips for Creating Your 30 Second Elevator Speech by nefstaff

nefstaff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:20:40 +0000

Hi Marlene,

Thank you for your comment. What should people say first? And when should they say their name? We’d love to have your input on this subject!

Comment on Tips for Creating Your 30 Second Elevator Speech by marlene waldock

marlene waldock — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:23:24 +0000

Mindy, that is all good advice. I teach a class on Powerful introductions. The first thing I teach every one is to never say your name first. You only get 7 seconds to make an impression, so you better make it good.

Marlene

Comment on Elevator Speech Tips – The Use of Humor by Angela

Angela — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:25:53 +0000

You should also consider attending your local networking events such as the Chamber of Commerce meetings and all local investor meetings in order to hand the card and network with potential clients. The more you out there, the better chance you have to secure some large, long-term customers!

Comment on Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift! by Barbara Lopez, The Elevator Pitch Coach

Barbara Lopez, The Elevator Pitch Coach — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:59:18 +0000

Hi Lorraine, thank you for these insightful tips. I agree with all of your suggestions, especially showing passion about what you do – and I have to say I love the phrase “spins your jets” – awesome! I also love that you’re encouraging professionals to use their elevator speech as a tool to “hasten the path from ‘hello’ to ‘yes’. Brilliant! Thanks again for sharing your expertise!

Comment on WOW Elevator Pitches by mindy

mindy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:46:50 +0000

Hi There..you may have found it by now…It’s the round orange button at the top right of the navigation bar…Thanks for being a reader…
Enjoy!

Mindy

Comment on Star Gazers of Networking; Who They Are and How to Handle Them by Gil Pizano

Gil Pizano — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:37:11 +0000

Very nice article Emmy!

I agree that “Star Gazers” can be quite insulting without even realizing it. For many people that I mentor, I tell them that one of the keys to successful networking is having a sincere interest in the people they meet. That means for one thing “active listening” when having a conversation with a person. Not doing so and having wandering eyes while conversing with someone is the KISS OF DEATH in networking.

All very good points and thank you for taking the time to share the information with us.

Best Regards and Take Care,

Gil

http://gilpizano.com

Comment on How To Rise Above Your Competition by nefstaff

nefstaff — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:11:42 +0000

Hi Dawn,

I agree. It’s important that we give a clear and eloquent description of our business and what we do. Thank you for the time and hard work you put into business networking! We’re looking forward to the cruise!

Comment on How To Rise Above Your Competition by Dawn Billings

Dawn Billings — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:46:32 +0000

I love people getting a chance to create an elevator speech, which I like to think of as their passion and purpose, expressed powerfully and concisely. How can we expect others to “get” us and what we do, if we don’t take the time to say it in a way that they can understand it easily. Thanks for all you do to help people network.

Dawn Billings
CEO and Founder of The Heart Link Network
http://www.TheHeartLinkNetwork.com
Women’s Networking with Heart
and the online women’s professional community
The Heart Alliance http://www.TheHeartAlliance.com
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Comment on Networking’s Biggest Lie by Dawn Billings

Dawn Billings — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:42:24 +0000

I agree with Keith, if you are going to network, make sure you follow up with the people you meet. If you do not follow up, you will not get the great benefit out of your networking experiences, both professional and personal.