No successful entrepreneur in the world ever achieved what they did and reached wherever they are without any help… People need people. Often, they have loved ones for the social & emotional support, a team to man operations, investors to finance their capital, and of course, clients and customers that they need to serve.
In this episode of the Fire In The Belly Podcast, Mighty Pete talks to Andrew Dobbin of the Business Mind Set about networking strategies. Learn how you can get the most out of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, so you can land your biggest investor or find your partner-in-crime. Andrew helps a lot of business owners grow their network, aside from giving them advice in marketing and other operations.
So, get inspired when you listen in right now. Some other topics discussed were: The Business Mindset, creating value for other people, mentoring, the importance of first impressions, where to get referrals, and many more!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Purpose – This is the first key thing that you need to figure out when you’re about to start networking. Why do it in the first place? Most attend networking events with an open mind and zero to low expectations of what they’ll get from it. This works. But learn how to utilise every event, every platform you join by curating a virtual checklist of goals. It doesn’t matter if they are small or big.
Who do you want to speak to? Are you looking for investors or clients first? We stop wasting time (plus other resources) and grab opportunities when they are presented when we know what we want to achieve. Do your research beforehand.
Give and receive. It’s more fulfilling to participate when you also have something valuable to offer. We aren’t parasites. Colleagues will immediately shun away from such people. Don’t be someone who you hate, as they say.
Ready your elevator pitch. Print out the business cards you’ll hand out. Write down notes (i.e. contacts) from time to time when needed. You have to seize this opportunity! Andrew’s note: People still use business cards, so bring a few every time. Also, you can put your photo on it, so they could easily remember to ring you up.
How do we increase the trust between the prospects we meet? Show off your credibility, your experience, your stories, etc. And be presentable. Dress nicely—like you’re meeting one of your best clients every single time. It’s all about making a great first impression.
BEST MOMENTS
“If I give you business, then you shall be able to give me business.”
“Where are your customers’ networking… where are they going to be?”
“When you look good, you feel good.”
“Business cards help people connect and remember.”
“Branding is all about leaving an imprint in someone’s mind.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Know more about the Business Mind Set by Andrew Dobbin here: https://thebusinessmindset.co.uk/
Sign up to our Mastermind Monday E-Mail http://eepurl.com/gc7Ulv
Listen to Fire In The Belly Podcast in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)!
ABOUT THE GUEST
Andrew Dobbin is a business mentor, a Mastermind facilitator, and a speaker. He is also the founder of the Business Mind Set where he helps business owners grow their business by putting back the people—the individual, the clients, the customers—at the very centre. Focus on how you can better you and the people around you, and witness your business progress in no time.
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://tv.linkedin.com/in/andrewdobbin
Book a Free ½ hour phone consultation with Andrew: https://thebusinessmindset.co.uk/about-us/
ABOUT THE HOST
The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.
Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others.
Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!
The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course, and rapid results mentoring.
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