Well, this is a question I see popping up a lot lately. My answer to put it bluntly is NO.
Is Social Networking very cool? Absolutely! Is it effective? Most certainly. Will it replace all forms of traditional ‘real world’ networking? Not even close.
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Networking in general, be it online, offline, or any other place, is all about(yes you may have seen me blog about this once or twice before :)) RELATIONSHIPS.
No matter what approach you take to initially making connections with people, what’s of critical importance is that you find an effective way to build on that initial contact.
Tim Ferriss has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the New Rich, a fast-growing subculture who has abandoned the “deferred-life plan” and instead mastered the new currencies—time and mobility—to create luxury lifestyles in the here and now.
Whether you are an overworked employee or an entrepreneur trapped in your own business, this book is the compass for a new and revolutionary world. Join Tim Ferriss as he teaches you:
• How to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want
• How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs
• How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist
• How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and freuent “mini-retirements”
• What the crucial difference is between absolute and relative income
• How to train your boss to value performance over presence, or kill your job (or company) if it’s beyond repair
• What automated cash-flow “muses” are and how to create one in 2 to 4 weeks
• How to cultivate selective ignorance—and create time—with a low-information diet
• What the management secrets of Remote Control CEOs are
• How to get free housing worldwide and airfare at 50–80% off
• How to fill the void and create a meaningful life after removing work and the office
You can have it all—really.
Do you believe it? Comment below and let me know your thoughts…
Looking for some valuable networking advice to carry with you to your next networking event? Watch this video by Andrea Nierenberg for some good thoughts.
Excellent customer service is virtually a necessity in today’s competition fierce business environment. As a product, service or solutions provider, you need to meet or EXCEED customer expectations… Do you?
In today’s world, relationships are more important than ever with your client base. You MUST make an impression. You MUST do your very best to be remembered. Keep in mind, that doesn’t have to mean some grandiose gesture. The little things really count. This is vital if you are looking for more repeat or referral business.
Learn a quick lesson from Frank the cab driver in the video below. Then go to the smart referral system to see the system he uses to make the lasting impression that you know you NEED to be making as well.
You can find more about Shep Hyken at his website.
Turning contacts into allies is of critical importance for maximum results in your networking. Remember, though, it is always necessary to provide VALUE for others as well when networking.
The gradual relationship building process is not only about you and your needs, it is about the other person almost moreso.
Understand this, and your networking efforts will be greatly rewarded.
About
NJBusinessNetworking.com was founded by Todd Schager as a valuable resource for NJ business professionals. Todd is a referral, relationship and network marketing expert who currently resides in Barnegat, NJ with his family.
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