10 Tips for Effectively Using Networking Events to Grow Your Direct Sales Business

Your Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 138

On today’s show, we will discuss how to really make offline Networking events work for you in your direct sales business. I'll cover ten tips of what to do and some ideas of what not to do so you aren't left looking like a Network Marketing Bad Boy or Girl!

We’ve spent the last few shows going through how to launch a business, where I am sharing with you exactly the steps I am taking to grow a business from start to finish.

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10 Tips for Networking Event Success!

1. Arrive early.

2. Dress For Success.

3. Have business cards.

4. Have your elevator pitch and networking conversation practiced and ready.

5. Be interested in others.

6. Be product focused to begin with and don't pitch the opportunity.

7. Stay late.

8. Follow up with those you meet.

9. Commit and be there regularly.

10.Understand that it is a long term commitment.

ACTION STEPS

1. Find Networking events such as the Chamber of Commerce, BNI, Referral Network and other type of events.

2. Visit several and decide what will be a fit.

3. Develop your elevator pitch.

4. Develop your stategy for showcasing your products.

5. Schedule one on one coffees with those in the group to further connect and network.

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