Attending a networking event, whether in-person or remotely, can be fraught with discomfort for even the skillful networker. Listen to Debby and Greg discuss simple techniques you can use to make your time at the next business gathering be more efficient and effective. Sometimes it’s merely a matter of knowing what to do when. Big thanks to Doug Stout and Nicole Dietrich for their questions which sparked the conversation.
Thank you to ConvoSparkers:
- Doug Stout, Retired, https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-p-stout-a2934736/
- Nicole Dietrich, Business Development Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union, https://www.linkedin.com/in/npaine/
Also Mentioned:
- Jeremy Dannheisser, Area Director BNI Johannesburg North, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-dannheisser-119201/
- Ivan Meisner, Founder of BNI, NY Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner/
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Listen for:
[2:20] Seasoned networkers still get nervous walking into a room of strangers
[4:40] Attending a new event or group
[5:30] Look for an open pair and ask for help
[7:50] Be ready with your open-ended questions
[8:40] Ask them about their title and what it really means
[10:30] Ask about the culture of the group
[14:10] Show up early!
[17:15] What to do when the guest speaker is speaking
[17:45] Greg does what Debby told him to do in the first place.
More Information:
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