Craig McKim Networking

First, let me apologize for the audio. Was using a different mic. Thanks!! I hosted a Networking event for the Executive Protection industry a couple weeks ago in Columbus, OH. We had a great time! Made some connections, colleagues and friends! Some saw more individual success than others, but it was a successful event overall. My unending gratitude for the attendees and sponsors!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

In this interview, Ashley and I talk Networking with career in mind. She shares some great stories about how she got into meteorology and landed with her current employer. She also talks about the role Networking has played early in her career and how it has been useful throughout! And you can REALLY see the difference in what a pro sounds like in an interview...then there's me! Ashley was great and we had a great time! Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

What does Networking do for you? Well, here are just a couple ideas...then a couple more...still a couple more...etc. There is a lot Networking can bring into your life! These are only SOME of them! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Protector Jerry Jacobs has an IMPRESSIVE resume! He has built it over time, through hard work and Networking. Jerry walks us through how he progressed to retire as the Commander of the California Governor's Protection Detail, land his current role as a civilian and score an awesome Wifey!! You DO NOT want to miss this! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Please, PLEASE listen to this episode! IT. IS. FIRE!!!! Not only will you hear networking tips and advice, you will get an inside look to how relationship/life purpose/life coaching works and how it can DRAMATICALLY improve lives. Adrianne Luban is a VERY skilled relationship coach and my own personal coach. Her guidance has helped me in every aspect of my life. Business, relationships, goals...all of it. I am a HUGE fan. So please, put this on and enjoy her sharing her wisdom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Jim Rohn was a big believer in personal development. I couldn’t agree more. Here are a few thoughts on it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Your inner circle ⭕️, work friends, extended family and peers can all be adding to your success, which, in turn, you can add to their success! Do they know what you do? Can they easily explain it? Get those supporters “in the know” about your goals and/or business and see what happens

Networking is not about going to events to hand out or collect business cards. Nor is it about spamming contacts with emails selling your product or service. What it’s partly about is consistently staying in front of your connections and keeping yourself top of mind. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Understanding where we want to go when we begin networking will save massive amounts of time. It also helps us be crystal clear on our goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

The mindset you need to have when you want to grow you network, opportunities and income. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

I breakdown an article written by Jordan Stern, Founder of Executive Partnerships in London. I add my thoughts to her insightful, yet brief, analysis of the importance of Professional Networking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Success and achievement are not the same thing. Yet, many times we mistake one for the other. This is a brief discussion on it from the book "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. (Great book! Highly recommend!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Today I'll talk a little bit about my story and a debilitating self-limiting belief I had. My hope is it will shed some light on something maybe you are struggling with. Thanks for your attention! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Hello!! Thank you for your patience I handled two geographical and one relationship transition! Back at it with new vigor! My goal is to bring you value in many forms. Thank you for sticking with me. Stay tuned and welcome back! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

In this episode, I talk about a new project I’m working on with hopes it will inspire my listeners to take action with something they would like to do! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

David visits with me and talks engineering, being a self-proclaimed math geek and how he grew into a fantastic networker. He is a great storyteller and offers a lot of value in this interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

We get sidetracked networking where we are always comfortable. And though have a consistent circuit is important, taking a step out of turn every once in awhile can prove incredibly valuable to meet those outside your circle. These new contacts can be great for both you and them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Get more out of your follow up by utilizing a CRM! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Loose contact habits allow you to make contact with your network without being pulled into a long, drawn out back and forth via email or text conversation. A quick “Hey! Hope all is well. The attached article made me think of you. Have a good one!” Press send and move on. That person now knows you were thinking of them and also knows you don’t expect long conversations all the time either. Win-win! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

In this episode we discuss meeting your preferred network where they live to contact them. We will also chat about when you might want to stay in touch and create a plan around both. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Respond even when you don’t want to. It’s the pro thing to do. And remember, no one is insignificant and you don’t know who they know. Keep every good relationship good

Here are a couple of methods to following up that can save you time and effort after a long day of Networking! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Follow up is where Networking actually starts. If you’re not going to follow up, you might as well not go. This episode you find out when and avenues to follow up to make your Networking matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Listen to how an INTERESTED phone call got my friend a BIG opportunity! We’ll then break down all the things he did right. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Quick story of how networking can work! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Get that follow-up meeting scheduled and what to use THEIR business card for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Listen to what an author did to get a referral! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Why is the feeling of accomplishment so intoxicating? That job gets done, that checklist gets completed. I’m not sure what it is but we all seem to LOVE it! Networking is no different! When we give ourselves a roadmap, we know where we are going and when we get there. SUPER Satisfying! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Like to smile? Like to eat? Good! Be sure to do both before Networking :-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Maybe you’re at 80% walking into a Networking event. Maybe you’re at 100%. Try this to get a boost of energy, power and confidence! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

It’s the day of your networking event you’ve been prepping for all week. Here’s what to do now that it’s here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

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How do you get where you’re going in Networking? Set goals! Along with every other type of achievement in life, goals will get you moving and keep you going :-D --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Conferences, conventions, tradeshows, etc. are havens for learning. There is so much knowledge in those rooms around your industry! Choose to network and bask in the opportunities and possibilities that abound! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

How a vast, workable network can function! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

A good mini-commercial is 3 things: Short, descriptive and powerful. It can make the difference between a chat and a conversation! Have a conversation ;-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

What do I talk about at Networking events? Doesn’t matter. It what THEY talk about that matters! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

If you’re not a huge fan of Networking, that’s okay. Here’s how to change your perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

How you prepare to Network can make all the difference! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

This episode talks about how much you should network. It’s not the same for everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

This episode gets you thinking about who to network with and what groups to start looking toward! Now get out there and "do"! ;-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

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As with anything we want success in, we have to know our “Why” in Networking (Sorry for the audio. Testing a new mic :-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Spend 30 minutes listening to this amazing woman’s career and how networking plays a daily part in her business! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

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Being interested makes you so much more interesting! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

You’ll never know the alternatives of the relationships you don’t have ;-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Networking without the referrals? Yes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

One if the easiest ways to Network! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Follow up. It’s KEY! Do it ;-) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support

Why yourself is the best you in networking! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-mckim/support