Business Card to Business Blog

Today I met a science writer and psychologist among others at the Rogers Park Independent Writers breakfast.

My challenge to myself to meet 100 new people in 50 days. Might be easy might not. Who have I met? Who will I meet? What will come of it? Follow the play-by-play action.

Most networking events are more similar to speed dating then they are to a Valentine dinner. Hey! Let me tell you something about me.” Don’t grouse. Take control of your time and your networking opportunity. Respect other people’s time and ask them to respect yours. Take a tip from the martial arts masters and turn that negative energy to your purpose.

Chicago northside networking meetup group.

Minimize mistakes and make the most of your networking. You can generate more quality leads in less time with networking than with any other marketing effort – if you do it right.

Make a plan to grow your business and increase contacts between now and the end of the year.

If you’re looking for work, the first thing you need to realize is that you already have a new job. It is a sales position with You Incorporated and you are the CEO and sales manager. Your only product is YOU and you must find a buyer.

If you meet about 20 new people a week, that would be about 1,000 in the course of a year. Do you think meeting and talking with 1,000 new people this year might grow your business?

My message is simple. In this challenging economic climate, businesses that effectively promote themselves for the purpose of capturing their share of the limited opportunities available will be the businesses that survive and prosper.