Business Networking By Design

Have you ever thought about joining BNI? It is so easy to get caught up in the BNI marketing machine that more often than not it seems like a really appealing networking option for some business owners.  Welcome to this bonus episode of Business Networking By Design where Ramona asks whether or not she should become a member of an up and coming BNI chapter. Please email your Networking Questions to kellie@kelliebriggs.com.au I would love to have an episode all about you! Related Episodes #017 Should I Join A Formal Networking Group #018 My Experiences With BNI - Business Networking International My (and hopefully yours) Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group

When you think of networking, what do you picture in your mind? For a lot of people, it means going to networking events or meeting people for coffee. When I had my first company in 2011 it did to me too. But then time got short, seeing the same people over and over got frustrating and eventually, I got burnt out. This time around, I am doing things a lot differently in my business. I am networking online. Exclusively online and my results have been fantastic. Welcome to episode 046 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about how you can pivot your in-person networking strategy so that you can still network effectively online while you are in lockdown.   Mentioned In This Episode Want to be the first to hear about my new course "How To Network Online To Grow Your Business"? Click here to find out more.  Business Networking By Design Facebook Group  

Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Well, I wanted to for 5 years before I actually got around to doing it and I have never looked back since. In fact, this month is my 1st Podaversary and in hindsight, I wish I did it a lot earlier. Welcome to episode 045 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about something a little different…..Lessons learned from 12months of podcasting, how I started my podcast, what equipment I use and what it has done to help grow my business. Resources To check out the comprehensive equipment list head to https://kelliebriggs.com.au/045 To join my community head to the Business Networking By Design Facebook Group To find the Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network head here.

How do I keep networking when I am in lockdown? Is anyone else worried that all the networking events have been cancelled? I don’t know what to do now! These are some of the questions that I have seen in Facebook groups this week. Welcome to episode 044 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about 5 ways that you can stay connected to your network and in fact, build your network whilst you are stuck at home!   Want a little extra support? Business Networking By Design Facebook Group Episodes Mentioned #043 How To Get Back On Track Networking When People Are Distracted And Scared #019 How To Create Your Own Business Networking Group #014 How To Create Your Business Networking Power Team #008 How To Network Online and in Facebook Groups To Grow Your Business Grab the freebie The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network  

The world is going through some extraordinary times at the moment and this episode is a rollercoaster of emotion for me.  Like me, you probably check the news every day, you have had to turn your routine completely upside down and what’s more, we are all being told to practice social distancing if we are not on lockdown already. So how can you possibly network and grow your business in a time of such turmoil? Well, if you don’t then in a few months' time you may not have a business to come back to. Welcome to episode 043 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about 5 steps to getting back on track with building your business network whilst everyone else is distracted and afraid. If you would like a bit of extra support and connection at this time then please join us in the Business Networking By Design Facebook Group.

What does it take to build a 200,000 member Facebook Community in just 4 Months?  Today I am talking to a very special guest who has done just that, grown a Facebook community from 0 to 200,000 people in just 4 months! Not only that, the community she has created has helped hundreds of business owners around Australia generate thousands of dollars for their families and brought income into her own business. Today I am speaking to business owner and movement creator Jenn Donovan of the Small Business Made Simple podcast and the hugely viral Facebook group #buyfromabushbusiness which was created as apart of the buy from the bush campaign here in Australia. In this episode, we look at all the ways Jenn has stepped out of her comfort zone and as a result, created incredible opportunities not only for herself but for those in her network as well. Welcome to episode 42 of Business Networking By Design where today we see first-hand what can happen when you have an amazing idea, you step out of your comfort zone and you just take action. I have known Jenn for a whole 6 months but we clicked straight away so this interview was just like chatting with an old friend. Grab a cup of tea, press play, learn a lot and laugh a lot with us today.  Topics Covered Today: - Jenn's Background and business superpower - The struggles of small and micro businesses - Innovations that have helped stimulate small businesses - How and why Jenn created the Facebook Community Buy From A Bush Business and it grew to over 200,000 people in just 4 months - How to create a movement behind a Facebook Community - How Jenn converted that free group into one that earns her money for the time she spends moderating it. - The motivation behind Jenn creating her own sold-out networking events even though the thought of networking makes her feel very nervous.  - How the networking event had a flow-on effect in her business - Social media versus Networking - Human to human marketing and what it means for business And much more....I know right? We covered a lot! Where To Find Jenn - Jenn's Social Media and Marketing Website  - Small Business Made Simple Podcast - Like-Minded Business Owners Facebook Community - Buy From A Bush Business Facebook Community Kellie's Freebies - The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business

Have you ever said to yourself “I will definitely start doing that in my business tomorrow? Or “That’s a great idea! I will start that next week!” only to find that the day never comes? Well in some areas of business that may not really matter but when it comes to networking, putting it off can have a big impact on your business.  Welcome to episode 041 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about 4 Reasons Why Putting Off Networking Is A really Bad Idea. Free Downloadables The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network My Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group Let's stay connected and chat again next week!

If you have been listening to me for a while now then you know by now that I firmly believe we should be building genuine business relationships to grow our business. But what exactly can meeting the right people do for our business? Welcome to episode 040 of Business Networking By Design where today I will talking to you about just that. What meeting the right people can do for your business. It's not just in business...it is in our DNA. Free Downloadables The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Episodes Mentioned #014 How To Create Your Business Networking Power Team My Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group Let's stay connected and chat again next week!

Ever wondered if networking is right for your business? I know it’s hard to believe but there are actually some businesses out there in which networking would be a complete waste of time. Welcome to episode 039 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about the 4 questions you need to ask yourself when considering if networking is right for your business. Free Downloadables The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Episodes Mentioned #014 How To Create Your Business Networking Power Team My Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group Let's stay connected and chat again next week!

Want the benefit of having an engaged and profitable business network but just can’t bring yourself to do it?  Welcome to episode 038 of Business Networking By Design where today I will taking about the top 5 networking fears and how to fix them. Today I wanted to talk to you about what is holding you back from building the engaged, genuine and profitable business network that you deserve. Over the last 8 years I have helped many business owners overcome their fear of networking and now they have gone on to build the perfect network to sustain their business, but there was a stage initially where they were scared to put themselves out there for many reasons. Listen in to this episode to find out how you can do this too! Free Downloadables The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Episodes Mentioned #030 Don't Hate The Networking Small Talk #031 How To Master The Art Of Small Talk My Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group  

You go to work all day and when you come home you start working on the business that you actually love! But because it is your side-hustle, you have limited opportunities to network, right? Wrong. Welcome to episode 037 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be taking you kindred spirits through how to network when you have a side hustle! Free Downloadables The Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Episodes Mentioned #016 The Power Of Two: How To Network With Your Business Bestie #003 The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Our Community Business Networking By Design Facebook Group

Perhaps you are new to business or just new to networking. No matter which, today's episode is for you! Welcome to episode 036 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about the very first steps you need to make as a new networker so that you can foster a more genuine, productive and profitable business network. Free Workbooks 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Episodes Mentioned #002 How Networking Works To Grow Your Business And Make You Money #003 The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network and How To Find Them Facebook Group Business Networking By Design Facebook Group

Want a more engaged network who send you more referrals? How about quality relationships with awesome people who genuinely want to see you succeed in business and in life? People, who are there for you no matter what?  Well, it all starts now. Welcome to episode 035 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about setting your 2020 networking goals! Links Mentioned #034 Your Networking Year In Review Podcast Episode #034 FREE DOWNLOAD How To Evaluate Your Networking Activities Workbook #014 How To Create Your Business Networking Power Team #003 The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Podcast Episode #003 FREE WORKBOOK Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network Business Networking By Design Facebook Group Let's stay connected and see you in the group!

It has come to that time of the year where we reflect on how successful we have been in business this year and where we could use some more work. So whilst you are reflecting on the year that is about to close let's take some time to look at the effectiveness of your networking activities. Welcome to episode 034 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be sharing with you how you can review the success of your networking activities so that you can keep doing what is working and ditch anything wasting your time and money! Episodes mentioned: 004 How Introversion, Shyness and Social Anxiety Affect Your Ability To Network 005 How Introverts Can Be Brilliant At Business Networking 030 Don't Hate The Networking Small Talk 031 How To Master The Art Of Small Talk To Build Relationships 035 Are Your Profitable or Just Popular? Freebie mentioned: How To Evaluate Your Business Networking Workbook  

There is so much content out there when it comes to building a business that it is easy to get caught in the cycle of consumption and never really take action. Welcome to episode 033 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be sharing with you the 3 books that changed my business and my life in 2019. Can they help you do that too?  

Want to get the inside word about networking trends that we will see in 2020. Well, today is the day! Welcome to episode 032 of Business Networking By Design where today we will look at the top 10 networking trends of 2020! Let’s dive in! Want to join our Facebook Group? Then follow this link! Want to know the Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network then click here!

Last episode we talked about the extremely important role that small talk plays in building trust with one another. But how do you actually improve those very important skills? Welcome to episode 031 of Business Networking By Design where today we will have a look at how you can master the art of small talk without the cringe factor! Head to https://kelliebriggs.com.au/031 for the show notes, resource list, and awesome Small Talk Freebie! Head here to join the Business Networking By Design Facebook Group! Hope to see you there!

One of the biggest complaints I hear about networking is that people really hate making small talk! They think it’s pointless, tedious or anxiety-provoking. In fact, the opposite is true. As a business owner small talk is the most important communication skill you can have. Welcome to episode 030 of Business Networking By Design where today we will have a look at the extremely important role that small talk plays in networking and how you can master the art of small talk without the cringe factor! To join the Business Networking By Design Facebook Group click here! To listen in to the other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode then you can find then here. 1. Episode 028 5 Networking activities you can do before Christmas to jump start your New Year 2. Episode 029 How to win clients and build relationships while everyone else is celebrating!

The festive season! It’s usually a time of business slow down! Now some people can’t wait to have a rest over the festive season, but others dread the slow start to the year after Christmas is over. Welcome to Episode 32 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about how to network during the festive season. How you can win customers and build relationships whilst everyone else is celebrating! Click here to join our wonderful Facebook Group! Click here to listen to Episode 012 Networking For Busy Mums! Have you seen my new free E-Book! The Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Networking: And How To Avoid Them! You can waste so much time and money networking if you don't know how to do it right! I don't want that for you. Not only do I want you to enjoy networking but I want it to generate income for your business! After all, that's why we do it right? Download this free ebook and let me help you get started on the right track! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5dbd248d6a0d9f002630b7c2   Let's stay connected and chat again next week! Click here to download your free ebook. The Top 10 Mistakes That Business Owners Make When Networking: And How To Avoid Them!

It's nearly 2020 – I know where did the year go? Well, it is not finished yet. If you are worried about a slow down in your business towards the end of the year or perhaps a sluggish January and February well fear no more. Welcome to episode 28 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about the 5 networking activities you can do that will make sure you finish the year off strong and have a jump start to 2020. If you would like to join a Facebook group that is part networking and part networking masterclass then jump in early here and let's get to know each other!  To download your free copy of the Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network then head to https://kelliebriggs.com.au/ and wait for the pop-up! If you need help working out some of the activities mentioned today then either pop into the Facebook group or head here and book some one on one time with me so we can work on your networking strategic plan so that it reflects your business and your personality type. We can't always do everything ourselves so let me hold your hand and we can do this together. 

Ever thought of going to regular networking events and meetings? Well I did for a couple of years and infact I ended up going to over 300 of them and I learned some really interesting things that would have saved me a lot of time and money along the way. Welcome to Episode 27 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be taking you you through the lessons I learned by attending over 300 networking events so that you don’t make the same mistakes I did! Head to kelliebriggs.com.au/027 for the show notes and for the freebie "The Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network:And How To Avoid Them" Head here if you want to join the Business Networking By Design Facebook group and start networking together!  

Did you know that networking with your competitors can lead to some of the most financially rewarding relationships you can make in your business? Community over competition is something we see thrown around on social media every single day. But what does it really mean and how can we do it? Welcome to episode 26 of Business Networking By Design where today we are talking about how you can build very powerful and mutually beneficial relationships with your competition.   Head to https://kelliebriggs.com.au/026 to check out the show notes! If you would like a copy of the Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network And How To Avoid Them then head to  https://kelliebriggs.com.au and wait a few seconds for the pop up! It will be in your inbox in no time! Want to join our wonderful Facebook group and get in on the fun! It's part networking and part networking masterclass! 

You go to a lot of networking events and know a lot of people. Maybe you have been networking for years. But are you actually profitable or just popular? Welcome to episode 25 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be helping you to get off the networking round about and build a business network where you are not just popular but you are profitable. And if you are new to business and just learning to network well then this episode will make sure you start off on the right foot! Head to https://kelliebriggs.com.au/025 to check out the show notes! If you would like a copy of the Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Learning To Network And How To Avoid Them then head to  https://kelliebriggs.com.au and wait a few seconds for the pop up! It will be in your inbox in no time!

Have you ever heard of the saying “ bet on the jockey and not the horse” and no I am not referring to horse racing but rather networking. Welcome to episode 24 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about why you should always bet on the jockey and not the horse when building your business network.

A-Listers -Those people who you think will make a big difference to your business. Today I will be talking to you about who you should be networking with in the first few years of your business and why going for the A-lister connection is not always best!

It has been reported that up to 75% of people have a fear of public speaking and that only 10% of the population actually LOVE it!   Public speaking or the ability to communicate with others is such an important skill for business owners but it is something we fear the most! Well fear no more! Welcome to episode 22 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about why you need to nail this skill, the top 6 public speaking fears and a quick checklist that will always keep you sounding brilliant!

What does Business Networking By Design really mean? Can you really design your own business network? Well I am so glad you asked. Yes you can and you really should! Welcome to episode 21 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about how designing your own business network makes doing business a whole lot better!  

Do you know those people that seem to always know everyone else? They always seem to have the answers, introductions and can help you no matter what? They are the go-to people in your business network – the connectors. Welcome to episode 20 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about how you can become the go-to person in your business network. Head to kelliebriggs.com.au/020 to check out the show notes and all the links to what we talked about in this episode! Head here to start networking or Facebook stalking (it's ok introverts) in our very own Facebook community. Come on let's connect!

Have you ever thought about creating your own networking group? Imagine having regular meetings with people you actually liked, at a time that was convenient to you and your lifestyle and actually brought money into your business! Welcome to episode 19 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be taking you through a step by step process so you can create your own very profitable networking group.  

The same month I started my first business back in 2011 was also the same month I also joined a hard core networking group called BNI and I stayed a member for about 3 years. So how did I find it? What did I like about it? What worked and what didn’t and who made all the money? Welcome to episode 18 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you all about my experiences with BNI!

I have started my business so should I join a formal networking group? Or I have this friend who is always trying to get me to come to their networking group – should I go? This is one of the most popular questions that I get asked by business owners and the information out there on this can be very confusing. On the surface they look great – but does that mean they are for everyone? Welcome to episode 17 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about all things networking groups! What are they and are they right for you and your business.

No-one can build a business by themselves without any help what so ever. Those of us who are introverts would like to give it a red hot go but it is literally impossible. But what if I said to you that if you had just one special person in your network, and you both had a plan then your results would amplify incredibly.  Welcome to episode 16 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about the power of two and the incredible results you can achieve by having a networking plan with your business bestie!

Did you know that 80% of business owners NEVER follow up after a networking event!Today we are talking about how to follow up with people after networking events or an introduction and what to talk about at that awkward first meeting!

Have you ever wondered why your network doesn’t send you a steady flow of referrals? What if I said to you that there is a networking strategy that you can use that has the potential to generate over 66% of your business income. Sounds like a fake sales pitch right! Well it’s not! Power Teams are real!

Did you know that you have a networking personality? No I am not talking about being an introvert, ambivert or extrovert. I’m talking about the 5 different personalities that I see show up at networking events and in business. Some are good – some are not so good and could have a big impact on your business. Which one are you?

Mums in business learn how to network to grow your business over the school holidays and summer break! 4 Awesome networking ideas for mums in business. Even when you have your kids with you! We do business differently because we are mums and that is ok!

Today's episode is a culmination of lessons that I learned the hard way from attending over 300 business networking meetings and events and hosting my own. Stop wasting your precious time and money and lets get this right!

Stop wasting your time and money going to crappy networking events. How to find awesome networking events and the 6 thing that will tell you if an event is worth your time and money.

Online networking has given me increased visibility, more book and online course sales, more interviews and public speaking opportunities that I ever had whilst attending in person networking events. Let's chat about how you can do it too.

Welcome to episode 7 of Business Networking By Design. Today we will be talking about the 6 steps to creating an effective networking strategy so you can stop wasting your valuable time and money and start nailing this networking thing once and for all.

Today we will be talking about how and why setting networking goals not only saves you time and money but it can 10 times your business success. This is not just another exercise in setting SMART goals!

Introverts are amazing and should be really great at networking except the way that most of the business world views networking is wrong. In this episode, why introverts are awesome at networking, the best networking events for introverts and networking skills for introverts that makes life much easier.

Are you an Introvert? Maybe you consider yourself shy or have a real fear of social situations. Today we take a look at the differences between introversion, shyness and social anxiety and how they impact on your ability to network.

So you know you need to get networking in order to grow your business but who are you meant to network with to get the biggest bang for your buck? Today we will be talking about The Top 10 People You Need In Your Business Network.

Do I really need to have a business network? Haven’t computers already taken the place of real human connection? Today we will be talking about how networking works to grow your business and make you money!

Welcome to the very first episode of the Business Networking By Design Podcast where today we will be talking about how you can maximise your business networking in 2019. Subscribe and learn to build a business network you will love!