5 Steps to Creating a Networking Strategy
As with any marketing effort, a strategy is required for networking. Networking can easily turn attending random events into making random new acquaintances. In Northwest Arkansas there are a number of valuable and vibrant networking groups and opportunities. However,...
The Music of Networking
Pastors are often, by nature, networkers. We seek out people to connect with and build up, it’s what we are born to do. So I don’t know why it never occurred to me to be in a “networking group”. When I moved to NWA to take over a dying church I had a very successful...
Get Your Name and Face out into the Marketplace
Maybe you are a new business; maybe you are an established small business. You could be one of many entrepreneurs that are looking for an edge. You may be looking for a way to grow your business, and to penetrate your local market. Many sink thousands of dollars in...
Meeting Spotlight: Creative Referral Network Fayetteville
It’s 8:15 am, time for networking. I pull into the parking lot of Firehouse Subs at 1364 E Augustine Lane, right behind the Lindsey building on Joyce. This is where Creative Referral Network has been meeting for over 8 of its 14 year tenure here in Fayetteville....
Confessions of an Introverted Networker
As I looked around the room, I realized that I knew everyone there. And that a year ago, I knew none of them. About three years ago I left the security of a corporate job for the gig life – the no sales, no money, 100% commission existence of a travel consultant –...
Networking with Chronic Illness
Anyone who reads this website understands the value of networking and how, in today’s relationship economy, networking is vital to your business’ success. Networking can take on many forms and what works for one industry, size of business, or personality, may not fit...
3 Keys to Networking
One of the biggest truths that I have learned in growing a network is vitally crucial but often overlooked. Not to say that it is forgotten on purpose, we just are not wired for this naturally. Since the invention of man, we have focused on our needs. If you are a...
How to STOP Business Card Clutter
One of the side effects of consistent networking is business cards. They will take over your purse, your car, and your office if you don’t proactively prevent it. If you’re in a business where you network regularly or exchange a lot business cards, you could...
Introvert to Extrovert – Creating an Extrovert Persona
Social Media… It’s sooo nice. You are behind your screen and no one sees you. You can use an Avatar or shots of others but you don’t have to have a personal facial identity to the public or make awkward small talk. It’s really great for introverts. Until… Until your...