Mastermind groups are popping up everywhere. A recent search on Google for that term resulted in nearly one million returns. But, what is a Mastermind group? Is it just a group of people who sit around drinking brandy and smoking their cigars, while talking about how much more successful they are than anyone else? The … Read more
Professionals net-work all the time getting to know one another and thus creating trust. I regularly receive referrals from my friends and acquaintances in all my social networks. That happens because they know what I do and they know me. And likewise, I know them and what they do so I can easily make excellent … Read more
Networking and connecting can be incredibly rewarding. And as you get the hang of it you may determine that the time has come for you to start your own networking group. While many who choose to will succeed, the risk involved should be measured against the potential reward before jumping in. More public approval here! … Read more
Many people cringe at the thought of having to “network” to gain business for their cleaning company. But networking is one of the best ways to meet people and build relationships, and as you know, building relationships is the cornerstone of building a successful cleaning business. Take a look at some of the outside factors … Read more
Stop taking, “think it overs,” “get back to me’s” or “we’ll let you knows” when cold calling. The only acceptable conclusion to every cold call is a “yes” or a “no” for an appointment. I’d suggest you do this because salespeople waste a lot of time calling on prospects that continue to say “maybe” or … Read more
I’m afraid you’ve heard the truth too many times already. “Content, content and more content” is what you need to get traffic to your site. But, of course, it’s not just any content. First of all, it has to be valuable content. Not just “yack-yack”. Who’s really going to come back for more of that? … Read more
As a financial analyst, you will no doubt be doing plenty of networking. Do you sometimes feel intimidated when networking with others that have higher roles or with clients that you’ve never met? Do you feel like you don’t know what to talk about with them or how to act? Yes, education and personal development. … Read more
Before we talk about specific networking tips I want to address a critical aspect of networking that is often overlooked. Sometimes we are so eager to network that we don’t stop to consider whether or not we are investing our energy in the right places. networking groups. Most of us know people who are in … Read more