Podcast appearances and mentions of janet benedict

On  International Women's Day,  2022, Linda speaks with 'the first lady of networking' Janet Benedict, from the Canadian Networker. Janet juggles networking and mentoring with being a long-term carer to her husband, Ron. Despite all her challenges, Janet has risen above to be one of the most well known connectors around.

On  International Women's Day,  2022, Linda speaks with 'the first lady of networking' Janet Benedict, from the Canadian Networker. Janet juggles networking and mentoring with being a long-term carer to her husband, Ron. Despite all her challenges, Janet has risen above to be one of the most well known connectors around.

We all seem to know what we’re good at. Some people are very creative; some people are very knowledgeable and know how to impart that knowledge in a good way; some people are people-oriented, some people are not. I think you have to look at what are your qualities? If you’re not sure what it is in business, look at what it is in your personal life. ----- Today my special guest is Janet Benedict, also known as The Canadian Networker. The Canadian Networker helps small businesses and direct sales businesses connect through various means including monthly meetings, networking showcases, speaker events and more. In this episode we touch on a handful of things like sales, entrepreneurship, and finding your unique proposition, but Janet also shares some deep detail about what’s happening behind-the-scenes in her personal life and the struggles she overcame. I am sure you will get a lot of value out of hearing her story and how she got over her hardships and went on to become a success. Janet’s personal story “I’ve always been a nurturing person – that’s who I am. Mom, grandmom – you know, the whole thing. I’ve always given freely of myself and so that is something that’s always been in me. If I can share something to somebody and it’s going to help them further their business, then it’s my moral obligation to do it, to give it to them! …But I think for a long time, because our family life changed so dramatically and I needed to get out there and do more, I was always afraid that I would be seen as maybe not a strong business person because I still have to make sure everything’s taken care of with him, and that he’s OK…So I think what it was for a long time is I used my husband’s condition as an excuse to not take myself seriously. …I never really grieved the situation. You think of grieving when somebody’s passed on, but this is a totally different person now. My strong guy isn’t there anymore. It’s a different person. I never allowed myself to grieve that loss; I went from wife to caregiver.” How do you monetize networking meetings? “There is not a lot of income in doing a networking meeting…Where I found my revenue has come from is some of the courses, the other teachings that I do, I’ll bring in. I’ll do a workshop and people will pay to come to that.” Janet’s outlook on sales “Actually, I'm very comfortable with sales. My whole thing when it comes to networking and putting yourself out there is about building relationships. People are going to do business with people they know, like trust – we’ve all heard that a zillion times. If you come across too salesy, and I think we’d probably all been in a situation where somebody’s walked up to us and they’ve grabbed their business card and basically thrown it in your face…we just back off, because it’s like, ‘Hey, listen, I don’t even know who you are.’” “Always remember it’s about the other person.” How do you know you’re passionate about what you do? “You’ll know you’re passionate when you get up in the morning and you can’t wait to get at what it is you do – that’s when you’ll know you’re passionate. I think when that happens, you know that you’re doing the best possible job you can.”     Mentions Connect with Janet on LinkedIn and Facebook, or email her at janet@thecanadiannetworker.ca Visit Janet’s website http://thecanadiannetworker.ca/ Learn more about The Successful Sales System here

Janet Benedict returns to speak with Linda Ockwell-Jenner, covering Direct Sales. Many still think of direct sales as being the realm of Tupperware, but times have certainly changed with much more diversity and flexibility.

Janet Benedict returns to speak with Linda Ockwell-Jenner, covering Direct Sales. Many still think of direct sales as being the realm of Tupperware, but times have certainly changed with much more diversity and flexibility.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Janet Benedict once again, and in this episode speak about a Globe and Mail article covering SBCN members Wagepoint. Janet shares some of her background in the corporate world and how she made the transition to the entrepreneurial role in creating her own business. 

Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Janet Benedict once again, and in this episode speak about a Globe and Mail article covering SBCN members Wagepoint. Janet shares some of her background in the corporate world and how she made the transition to the entrepreneurial role in creating her own business. 

Janet Benedict returns with Linda Ockwell-Jenner to discuss how to avoid being a ‘Hobby Business’. Being successful is a lot more than simply hanging up an ‘open’ sign, it takes dedication, passion and hard work. This episode includes some practical ways to get out of the hobby business ‘rut’ and on the journey to business success. 

Janet Benedict returns with Linda Ockwell-Jenner to discuss how to avoid being a ‘Hobby Business'. Being successful is a lot more than simply hanging up an ‘open' sign, it takes dedication, passion and hard work. This episode includes some practical ways to get out of the hobby business ‘rut' and on the journey to business success. 

Janet Benedict and Linda Ockwell-Jenner are back, talking about techniques for dealing with sales rejection. We all hate to be rejected, so how can we overcome some of the common pitfalls when in the sales cycle. 

Janet Benedict and Linda Ockwell-Jenner are back, talking about techniques for dealing with sales rejection. We all hate to be rejected, so how can we overcome some of the common pitfalls when in the sales cycle. 

Janet Benedict returns to the SBCN Small Biz Podcast, continuing the discussion with Linda Ockwell-Jenner. In this episode, the discussion gives consideration to how we communicate in the sales process, and especially making sure your are communicating with the decision maker.

Janet Benedict returns to the SBCN Small Biz Podcast, continuing the discussion with Linda Ockwell-Jenner. In this episode, the discussion gives consideration to how we communicate in the sales process, and especially making sure your are communicating with the decision maker.

Janet Benedict returns to speak to Linda Ockwell-Jenner as we imagine the metaphorical toolbox, those tools & techniques you need for business success. Look at the tools of your trade, and see what tricks you can use. 

Janet Benedict returns to speak to Linda Ockwell-Jenner as we imagine the metaphorical toolbox, those tools & techniques you need for business success. Look at the tools of your trade, and see what tricks you can use. 

Janet Benedict returns to share more details of her on-line modular course to help businesses meet their success targets.

Janet Benedict returns to share more details of her on-line modular course to help businesses meet their success targets.

Why is business like a puzzle? Where should we focus our efforts when growing our business? Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Janet Benedict as they talk about a modular approach to building business success. 

Why is business like a puzzle? Where should we focus our efforts when growing our business? Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Janet Benedict as they talk about a modular approach to building business success. 

In this episode, Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews The Canadian Networker's Janet Benedict on her rise to become an expert in networking. Janet's story demonstrates that networking can be both rewarding and fun, and that it only takes simple steps to get great results.

In this episode, Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews The Canadian Networker's Janet Benedict on her rise to become an expert in networking. Janet's story demonstrates that networking can be both rewarding and fun, and that it only takes simple steps to get great results.

FiFi & T.K. chat with business consultant and networking expert, Janet Benedict, about The Canadian Networker and RPM Promotions. Janet shares her thoughts on the value of networking and offers insights on how to navigate the creative challenges of entrepreneurial life. Janet Benedict's Info: The Canadian Networker Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Canadian-Networker/188068515710 RPMP Promotions Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RPMPromotions LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/janet-benedict/15/47b/665 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JanetsPromos Fiona "FiFi" MacNeil's Info: Website: www.abettermecoaching.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyBetterMe T.K. Coleman's Info: Blog: www.tkcoleman.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TKOptimism Facebook: www.facebook.com/GossipGoneGood Website: www.abettermecoaching.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/TK_Coleman