My debut as a stand-up comedian made me think about how businesses often do not ask for what they want The debut was on the 1st of August at Toast in Falmouth. Before the event I was feeling very nervous and posted this message on Facebook. I am making my stand-up comedy debut at ToastContinue reading “Ask and ye shall receive”
Tag Archives: Networking
Connect
Networking is not giving a pitch or even having conversations, it is about what you do in the room and outside of it. The other day I attended a networking lunch where there were speakers before the lunch and between the main course and dessert. The speakers were interesting and entertaining yet some people inContinue reading “Connect”
Make time
When I say make time, I don’t mean manufacture the currency of the Grim Reaper, that isn’t possible. We all get 86,400 seconds each day, no more, no less, and there is no carrying over unused seconds to the next day. Life is not a mobile phone contract where unused minutes or data can be takenContinue reading “Make time”
Networking is about connecting
Networking done well is about connecting and that means active listening, finding common ground and building rapport. If you are not familiar with active listening, or not good at it, there is some useful information here. With active listening you will soon understand someone’s ‘map of the world’ and be able to meet them there.Continue reading “Networking is about connecting”
Networking is like owning a dog
It’s said that eyes are the window to the soul; it’s hard to make eye contact during online networking so we cannot see into people’s souls; however, the screen does give us a window to their minds. I was on a meeting the other day and one of the attendees, after giving his one-minute pitch,Continue reading “Networking is like owning a dog”
Two powerful business tools
I’m going to tell you about two business tools that, if used wisely, will revolutionize your business and your life. They are free. If you like them feel free to buy me a coffee, or better still a beer, after lockdown is over. On Friday I attended, as usual, a breakfast networking event, unfortunately virtually.Continue reading “Two powerful business tools”
Networking Does Work
Networking isn’t not working Given my business model you may find it surprising that I attend business networking events. There is an article in Quay magazine (page 76) that explains how my business model works. For that model to be effective, to find customers and to get work I need to be well known inContinue reading “Networking Does Work”
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