Smart Networking Radio with Liz Lynch

As easy as social media is for making new connections and maintaining them, there's nothing like the imact of getting face-to-face with industry movers and shakers to ignite new opportunities rapidly. On today's episode, Liz outlines four ways conferences, trades shows and other big events can help you build the know-how and the relationships to grow your business.   * * * * * * *    LIz Lynch is an international speaker, business networking strategist and author of "Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online" (McGraw-Hill).   Follow Liz on Twitter (@liz_lynch) and to download a free copy of her Smart Networking Toolkit, visit www.smartnetworking.com.

Social networking has come a long way from the days of sharing what you had for breakfast. It's become a community of support, and conversations are how that support is conveyed. On today's episode, Liz shares three ways to initiate conversations and get into the game. * * * * * * * LIz Lynch is an international speaker, business networking strategist and author of "Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online" (McGraw-Hill).Follow Liz on Twitter (@liz_lynch) and visit www.networkingexcellence.com to read blog articles, subscribe to the Smart Networking Success newsletter, and check out programs and courses to help you unlock the power of your connections and convert relationships to revenues.

Join us for a conversation about how to GENERATE MORE LEADS and ENGAGE PROSPECTS and PARTNERS online and offline to grow your business.  We'll share tips from our upcoming event "Women R Social" (March 13th & 14th)  sponsored by Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Manhattan Chamber of Comerce in celebration of Women's History Month. Click here to learn more. ABOUT WENDI: Wendi Caplan-Carroll, engagement marketing expert and senior regional development director at Constant Contact, is a marketing expert with over 20 years experience developing and implementing marketing strategies for businesses and organizations spanning a variety of industries. She uses her expertise to provide coaching for small businesses and organizations on best practices of email marketing, designing strategic marketing initiatives and developing creative approaches to marketing with the use of online tools.

"How to Storify Your Facts" -  Douglas G. Pratt (@DouglasGPratt) is an information technology educator and consultant. Though formally trained as a psychological examiner and therapist, he has spent several years working with others to improve their computer abilities, business skills, and presentation knowledge.  Doug, as his friends call him, is also an accomplished pianist and has used presentation techniques when performing in concert.  In particular, Doug discovered several years ago that as he shared stories about the songs he writes and performs, interest in his music and CD sales increased!   Doug’s knowledge of human behavior, business processes, and interest in improving both written and visual presentations has placed him in a unique position to share knowledge with others in a way that facilitates personal growth and promotes understanding. For more info, visit http://launchintospace.info. 

 How to Make Your Dream a Reality - Claire McGee, M.Msc leads a highly professional and uniquely qualified team of motivational teachers who are committed to working with corporations, educational entities, and individuals all over the world. Claire’s goal is to empower people with the realization that they are in control of their destiny and have the very real and very valid ability to achieve their goals. She is the author of "I Believe Therefore I Am" (Kallisti Publishing) and lives in Nova Scotia, Halifax. For more info, visit www.IBelieveThereforeIAm.com