FANatical Networking 5 Slam Dunk Secrets to Successful Networking
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FANatical Networking5 Slam Dunk Secrets to Successful Networking
Benefits of Networking
Personal
Career
Company
Strategy #1 Shift Your Mindset
Before You Go
Why are you attending? What is the purpose?
What is the goal?
Your Goal
Body language and behaviors should align
with your WHY.
Networking Not Working?✓ Focus on others ✓ Straighten posture ✓ Amp up your eye contact ✓ Open up your arms ✓ Smile (naturally for you) ✓ Sit with new people
Strategy #2 Make It Easy
Meredith
Nice to meet you…see
Hi, I’m Meredith with…
We work with __________ who want to ____________.*
*Growing Your Business by Mark LeBlanc
Strategy #3 Social Media Is Your Secret Weapon
Before The Event✓ Research group ✓ Research attendees • Facebook Page • LinkedIn Groups • Individual social profiles • Online registration list
During The Event✓ Participate in social media • Take photos • Use event hashtag • Check-in online
After The Event✓ Connect on social media ✓ Post your photos ✓ Use the event hashtag ✓ Tag other attendees ✓ Post a testimonial
Strategy #4 Give to Get
Give Your Attention✓ Digital Devices ✓ Distractions ✓ Diatribes
Give Value✓ Connections ✓ Resources ✓ Solutions
Strategy #5 FANatical Follow-Up
Never, ever again email, call or message and ask to pick their brain!
Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up✓ Within a week ✓ Personalize the message ✓ Include your contact information ✓ Add value before you ask for
something
Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up“Pleasure meeting you
today, thought you might be interested in…”
Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up“Thought you might like
to meet…”
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