How to Make Networking Events Less Stressful
Is it hard for you to participate in Networking Events?
Well, you’re not unique! It seems that the thought of attending yet another meeting creates apprehension in the minds of even the most seasoned of business entrepreneurs. The reason is that you’ve never been educated how to network - we’re just told to “go network”. This combined with the fact that most people going to Networking Colorado Events are working really hard to sell you on buying from them. It seems that they think Networking in Colorado is Selling and their motto is: Some will! Some won’t! Some wait! So What?!? I’ll just keep on asking and I’m asking you next… Here are my favorite networking strategies to help take the Fear Factor out of Networking..
- Before you walk in the door, set a clearly defined intention and strategy for the networking event. Your intention could be to connect with four excellent contacts that are my model business Links. My strategy is to ask the host to introduce me around.
- Give out your business cards sparingly. Most people at business meetings play the “I collected the most business cards therefore, I AM THE WINNER” game - but they not follow-up or they will start spamming you with e-mail. Trust your intuition to fulfill your intention. TIP: For networking success, control your business cards.
- Have your Self-Introduction congruent with your intention allowing the attendees to recommend your intended connections.
- Be the one to recommend others. Your leading by example plants seeds of reciprocity.
- Listen between the lines, everything that you need is revealed in what other people are saying both directly and indirectly.
- Focus on your intention being fulfilled. This allows you to bypass the drunks.
When you do the math you’ll find that only about 1% of Colorado Business Community attends Networking Colorado Events. But, Business Networking works because the 1% that do attend Networking Events in Colorado can get you connected with the 99% that won’t show up! That is if you are educated to use a Networking Program and have pre-determined intentions and strategies.
Tip: Make Colorado Networking Mixers fun with a specific networking system. I recommend The Link System® whose 4-Link Questions help you stay true to your intention and have each Colorado Networking Event you attend be profitable.
Checkout the Colorado Networking Guide to find networking events, networking organizations and social networks in Colorado - where Finding Networking Events in Colorado is fast!
Happy Networking!
