Networking Events Locally - How to Be Effective

You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 203 and on today’s show, Barbie asks - I have started attending offline, local networking events. I feel like I am spending time and money, but not really getting anywhere. What can I do to be more effective?

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How to be Effective at Offline Networking Events

Hot Points From Today’s Show -

There is a time and consistency commitment to be effective. Don’t expect things to happen the first meeting. It can, and sometimes does, but don’t expect it.

Instead, have a plan for the next year.

Your first meeting and the flow - 30-60 seconds for your elevator pitch. BE prepared and don’t just wing it, or you will not make the type of memorable impact you want.

Remember - people do form an initial impression right away. Make it count!

The key are the 1 on 1 meetings you set up with those you meet. Set a goal for two a week, start with the meeting organizer. Ask who the movers and shakers are, and start your meetings there. Be bold.

Make that first one on one about building the relationship and don’t cram your business or products down their throat.

Ask them questions and learn how to be a good referral partner to them.

Don’t oversell.

Have a follow up plan for after that meeting - home party, hotel meeting, video overview, etc.

Be consistent.

Use Facebook to continue engaging and furthering the relationship. Take photos, tag, engage and see how often you can share your products in the group. Lead with the product publicly and share the opportunity in one on ones!

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