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How to ask for a referral: Questions you need to be able to answer Don't be scared to ask for what you really want Do your research Give referrals Make connections Build credibility
Where to find referrals: Groups and Events Giving a presentation Kids activities Current and potential Clients
Why you are not getting referrals: Paid to be in a group and expecting referrals Being the networking King or Queen Questions you spend no time to perfect Going to the same event with the same people Not following up Not being specific
Episode 29 - What is a referral: Someone who needs your product or service A connection to a referral source (Golden Goose vs the Golden Egg) A quality employee Business Connection
Episode 28 - How to act at a networking event: Be interested, not interesting Dress to represent your business Don't be a wallflower Have an accountability Partner Don't just talk to who you know Set a goal of new introductions Connect people Bring a guest What to Prepare
Episode 27 - Type of Networking events to attend: General Guest Speaker Speed Networking For a Cause Industry Specific Training Virtual
Episode 26 - Who to network with: Referral opportunities (Giving or receiving) Non-Competition Your Competition Different industries The Host of the event or the Guest Speaker
Episode 25 - VCP: Visibility Credibility Profitability
Episode 24 - What to say: Personal Chit Chat Tell me about your profession Why did you choose this profession What did you do before this What is a good referral for you What can I listen for What do I say when I hear that Who can I connect you with Where do you find most of your business How can I help you
Episode 23 - How to treat your one to one and the person you are meeting : Be on time or early Be respectful of the time frame set Be prepared Plan to talk about business Don't sell to the person you are meeting
Episode 22 - Where to meet: Coffee House Lunch or Dinner Place Hotel Lobby Outside Local Business location Business Partner locations On the phone?
Episode 21 - Who to have a one to one meeting with: Network Partners Visitors from your groups People you meet at events Connections on LinkedIn Strategic Partners People you are connected with Your Competition Business Partners Potential Clients
Episode 16 - Understanding Interpersonal Energy Energized Rattled Neutral Drained
Episode 15 - The 7 C's for Leadership in 2022 Calm Confidence Communication Collaboration Community Compassion Cash
Episode 14 - Utilizing Strength Finders to Build Better Teams Personal Strengths Positivity Woo Communication Includer Adaptability
7 Common Leadership Styles Autocratic Authoritative Pacesetting Democratic Coaching Affiliative Laissez-Faire
How you treat people and how you act in public can have an impact on the image of your business. When you improve your people skill you improve on so many other areas that help lead you and your business to unlimited success! Listen in to see how and where you can cash in from your stellar people skills.
The week we look at the benefits to your business by building and maintaining strategic connections. You will find tips and tricks on finding, connecting, and converting fellow business professionals to your strategic connection.
This week we kick off season 7 with a focus on Business Etiquette. Let's brush up on our actions and words when we are out in public surrounded by our customers and friends.
In this episode, we look back at all the great content in season 6.
This week there are some great ideas for the networking world! David Wilson the true Business Savage, shares some stories and some tips and tricks that are guaranteed to bring value to your business. If you want to step up your connection game, this episode is for you.
I wanted to focus on a few emotions we all deal with in the business world, it ended up being a focus on Mental Health! If you feel alone with your emotions, give this episode a listen.
So much energy on this episode! Martha is the creator of HBR (Home Base Revolution) and if you follow the show, you will vibe with Martha. The following 4 steps Martha shares will give you a great outline to grow your reach for your business.
Once you understand the difference between a business relationship vs friendships in networking, you can stop wasting time and see better results. This week we will dig into understanding how to utilize both as you grow your business.
This week Vince Vigneri comes on the show to share what he has learned and perfected over the years when it comes to NPS (Net Promoter Score) If you use NPS for your business or want to add it to your tool belt, give it a listen and take some notes!
This week we look at tall the distraction in a day and talk about making them productive! From Social Media to networking we will talk about it all.
Do you think your customers have a good experience currently? Let Kristy take your customer service to the next level in this weeks podcast.
After an experience at a networking group, I realized we all needed a friendly reminder of how important our Professional Image is now that many of us are heading back in to public. If you have questioned what is ok to wear when representing you business, this episode is for you.
If you are thinking about starting a podcast or you are looking to improve your current skills this episode is for you! Ray has many years of experience behind the mic and he comes on to share them with you.
Do you ever ask your self if you should avoid talking about a spacific topic that means something to you so you can please every customer? If so this is the show for you as Danielle and I discuss polarizing in your business.
Who is ready for season 6!? This season we have some amazing guest coming and focusing on dealing with people as you start and grow your business.
Listen in as we go over all the amazing content in Season 5!
It was a truly educational experience to have Chris Smit and Peter van der Lende with Culture Matters.
This week's episode Angela Chaney the author of Engagment Equity comes on the show to break down networking activates between men and women.
Max bring his knowledge form the hospitality world and show's us how it plays in the business world.
We look at business meetings and how they have changed or stayed the same in the last year.