Guest Blogger: Paul E Maynard – Four Simple Networking Guidelines
Guest Blogger Paul E Maynard shares Networking Guidelines with the Interstate All Battery Center Franchise community.
Four Simple Networking Guidelines
Guest Blogger Paul E. Maynard
Whether you are at a networking event, in a social setting or at a trade show, everybody needs simple rules or guidelines on how to begin or maintain an interaction with someone. These were four simple guidelines were designed to help you organize yourself as you go out networking:
- Set a strategy
- Align your tools
- Choose your targets
- Take action
By setting a strategy, you know where you are going before you leave. Have a plan. The Allies in World War II knew who was going to do “what” by “when” before they launched the Normandy invasion. You need to decide which event (or events) you are going to, who you expect to meet there and what you will do when you meet them.
Aligning your tools makes sure you are armed and dangerous when you go out networking: business cards, your short speech, having a LinkedIn profile, among other things. Any good craftsman knows where her tools are and when to use them. Make sure that “saw” is sharp.
Having an idea who you are going to talk with is important before you go. Targets aren’t just on a shooting range. You set your sights, now pull the trigger—walk up and say hello. It is why you are there. Nothing replaces taking action: you can watch all the exercise shows in the world without losing a pound if you don’t leave the couch. Get out and DO!
Relentless
Paul E. Maynard is The Relentless Networker. He has produced trade shows, found new business and trained people on how to network. Learn more about Paul on LinkedIn or at his website.
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