The Strategic Networker

5 Stupid Networking Practices That Need To Be Banned

Elevator Pitches There is a time and place for everything. In a room full of investors, nailing your elevator pitch is important. But if you’re in a networking group that meets once a week and you’re seeing everyone for the hundredth time, pitches get incredibly redundant.

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For Networkers, the Sharing Economy evolves into the Gift Economy

Read Time: 4 Minutes I’ve been told dozens of times over the years, “Don’t giveaway your products or services, share your specialized knowledge, or waste your valuable time. Charge for it! You need to make a living!” I’m not talking about giveaways like swag, promotional items, or inexpensive freebies.

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A Simple Strategy to Build a Fail-Proof System

Read Time: 3 Minutes A few years ago, as the world was emerging from the Covid pandemic, I was struggling with networking. Networking became very complex and I was floundering. My mind was bombarded with questions regarding this new world we were living in …

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Connect with Decision Makers, Not the Fakers, Takers, or Partakers

Read Time: 5 Minutes QUESTION: Who is the most important person to talk to when you are involved with the following activities? - Landing a new job - Selling a product or service - Launching a new project or program ANSWER: The decision maker Unfortunately, decision makers aren’t always easy to spot. There are many of us who believe …

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The Problem is Not the Problem

“I’ve got a problem”, a friend of mine told me a few years ago. “I’ve launched a new course that’s just not selling. I’ve tried everything. I ran marketing campaigns, offered discounts, hired a sales person … nothing is working. I’m starting to think the problem is that no one wants my course”, he sighed.

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EXPERIMENTAL NETWORKING: A Top Trend to Embrace in 2024

I recently had one of our members reach out to me to ask for help with LinkedIn. He complained he wasn’t building professional relationships or getting any kind of traction on the platform. I asked if he implemented a strategy or designed a system for LinkedIn.

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The 1-Year Experiment: Is there Value with LinkedIn Basic Accounts?

LinkedIn just surpassed 1 billion users. A BILLION. Yet, I know a lot of professionals that don’t use it (or rarely use it) Why? The three most common responses: “I don’t have the time” “I either get ignored or spammed on LinkedIn” “A basic membership is worthless and I don’t have the funds or desire to upgrade”

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Ugh, I Have to Beg for Help from a $200 billion company?

I own a small business. I don’t have the personnel or resources found at a billion dollar company. Still, you can send an email to support and expect to receive a prompt response. You can call our 800# and talk to a real person. There are no tickets assigned.

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A Day in the Life of a Networker

The sun was shining as I finished my eggs and bacon. I couldn’t help but sing along to my favorite song as I headed to my weekly business networking meeting. I got there twenty minutes early. Cheerfully, I greeted each guest as they arrived. I nailed my presentation and was a little embarrassed when my group members started clapping.

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Fake It Until You Make It. The Imposter Syndrome Abounds In Networking.

I’ve heard it a million times: “I’m a introvert. I can’t network.” “I’m a busy person. I don’t have time for networking!” “I know the type of people that will be at networking events. I won’t fit it in.” Introvert. Busy. Isolated. These words do not define people.

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