Get Involved In Your Community
Networking is about getting involved. Connecting with people and building relationships. Often I see people who say they are out networking and what I notice is them in a corner observing or hanging out with people they already know.
Networking is about connecting with the people you know and building new connections with people you do not know.
Getting involved in your community includes attending mixers, social networking events, fundraisers and charitable groups.
Be a giver in your community with your time and social power. If you only attend an event once you may meet a couple of people however if you attend several events people start to see you as a resource and will connect with you more.
Not everyone will be a customer to you, however they may run into someone who is looking for your services down the line. Either way the more people you connect with the more likely they will help you with ideas when you have a challenge that you are facing. You may also be able to help them with a challenge and then you are a valuable resource to them.
The more people know you, the more relationships you build, the more support you receive when you need it!
Many fabulous networks include:
Local Chamber of Commerce (Great resource for events and mixers)
Small Business Development Centers
Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) and trade organizations.
Women's Success Groups, eWomensNetwork, Networking groups,
Social Network - TweetUp's, MeetUp's
Facebook/Social Media Communities
Lions Club, Kawanis, Rotary, Local Non-Profits and more.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Be A Legacy Networking Tip #5
Get In The Game!
When challenges arise make sure you take responsibility for what is going on. Get in the game and hold on. Don't look upline, look in the mirror! It is not the company, the system or the upline. We know this because the company system is working for thousands of others, so ask yourself, "What else can I be doing?"
Are you on ALL the conference and training calls? These calls may seem boring and time consuming. However, if you picked up one great tool and it brought your business to a new level it would be more than worth it. Plan to be on at least one call or training each week that will improve your skills. If your company does not offer calls or trainings know that there are a lot of complimentary tele-classes out there. Utilize what is available to you.
You can always ask to be a speaker with some great tools and ideas you have found useful. Be willing to share what works for you with your team and leaders.
Read articles and books that will advance your business! This will keep your head in the game and can give you the opportunity to be more creative. Always look to move up. Be a LEADER!
Review your website often. Update to keep up with the trends.
Create a blog. Talk about the items or services you sell. How they have made a difference for you. Offer tips and ideas to improve the quality of someone elses life.
Be involved in social media like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. if it would help you build relationships to grow your business. Keep getting in the game!
Finding ways to improve your business at least 2-3 times a week, will keep your business moving forward. Know that the person you admire in the business is doing something to keep thier business moving forward. As you grow, you will be the person others will admire.
No one else can keep you in the game. That is your responsibility. If you find you are not playing then check back in with the reason you got involved in the first place. Ask yourself "why" again and again until you take responsibility and do something. Remember, A decision is meaningless without an action!
The more you learn, the more you will earn. Be active and keep yourself playing in the game.
When challenges arise make sure you take responsibility for what is going on. Get in the game and hold on. Don't look upline, look in the mirror! It is not the company, the system or the upline. We know this because the company system is working for thousands of others, so ask yourself, "What else can I be doing?"
Are you on ALL the conference and training calls? These calls may seem boring and time consuming. However, if you picked up one great tool and it brought your business to a new level it would be more than worth it. Plan to be on at least one call or training each week that will improve your skills. If your company does not offer calls or trainings know that there are a lot of complimentary tele-classes out there. Utilize what is available to you.
You can always ask to be a speaker with some great tools and ideas you have found useful. Be willing to share what works for you with your team and leaders.
Read articles and books that will advance your business! This will keep your head in the game and can give you the opportunity to be more creative. Always look to move up. Be a LEADER!
Review your website often. Update to keep up with the trends.
Create a blog. Talk about the items or services you sell. How they have made a difference for you. Offer tips and ideas to improve the quality of someone elses life.
Be involved in social media like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. if it would help you build relationships to grow your business. Keep getting in the game!
Finding ways to improve your business at least 2-3 times a week, will keep your business moving forward. Know that the person you admire in the business is doing something to keep thier business moving forward. As you grow, you will be the person others will admire.
No one else can keep you in the game. That is your responsibility. If you find you are not playing then check back in with the reason you got involved in the first place. Ask yourself "why" again and again until you take responsibility and do something. Remember, A decision is meaningless without an action!
The more you learn, the more you will earn. Be active and keep yourself playing in the game.
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