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Business Networking Events- Elusive Results Part 4 of 8

Memorize Your Name- Seriously! Part 3 suggested that the elevator pitch might be used too often to start conversations. We are constantly told to have it ready and rehearsed. While the elevator pitch has value and there are definite times … Continue reading

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Your Personal Brand Follows Your Introductions- Part 2

Introductions, when handled appropriately, can play a significant role in building and establishing your brand value. Each time you are able to successfully connect two people, and that connection either turns into new business or a strong professional relationship, your brand value starts to grow.
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Your Personal Brand Follows Your Introductions- Part 1

The one idea to take away here is that introductions should not be a commodity. Guard them carefully they can help shape your brand identity. Continue reading

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Asking For An Introduction

Just as your personal brand can be built or lost on making the right introductions, it can be built or lost on asking for introductions that make sense. Smart networkers are always looking to increase the value of their investment. If they can help bring value to someone in their network, they will do it. If you have a legitimate reason to meet someone, don’t be afraid to seek this out. Continue reading

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How Does The Number Of Contacts In Social Networks, Like LinkedIn, Benefit?

As we begin to see just how our connections are able to assist us with an introduction to someone we are seeking out, a new issue arises for many of us. We begin to wonder if our bond with our immediate connection is strong enough to justify asking for help in making an introduction. This is a key point. Do not burn bridges. You just never know when a connection might be needed for a future introduction. Continue reading

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