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Returning to My Roots … Networking

Adaptive Business Services

I have always been an effective networker. In the past, I have owned and operated three professional networking groups as a for-profit business. I am a referral junkie. Folks who could, and would, willingly refer me to potential clients. My business was driven by new commercial construction and … there was none.

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Power Partner Networking

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I have always considered myself to be a very active networker. This includes social networking. I own and operate, as a business, a B2B networking group. So, what is a “power partner networking“ ? . I would have to say that it is the highest and most effective form of networking. Actually, not so much.

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Everyone Wants Referrals but Few are Willing to Put in the Work

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I built my selling career on referrals. I created and nurtured relationships with both clients and power partners. I was always a member of a networking, or leads, group. I would provide referrals, when appropriate, to those who I could and to those who I could trust. Referrals are earned based on observed behaviors.

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Referrals Will Be Given Based On Observed Behaviors

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I’m talking about referrals. There are three parties in any referral action …. The referrer – He who provides the referral. The recipient – He who receives the referral. The referred – He who is the subject of the referral. The referrer begins this process. It gets worse.

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How to Maximize Your Networking Group Investment

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I have personally been involved with networking groups, aka leads groups, since the early 90’s when I created my first member-run group. In 2007, I created NetWorks! Boise which is run as a for-profit business ( get the how-to book on Amazon ). Networking groups like this are not for everyone. Now … go forth and network!

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Becoming a Master Networker – Power Partners

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Power partners are the secret sauce of the networking world. They can and should be a subset of every networking type group that you belong to and particularly in any leads group. They also function as a standalone networking resource. They are in the unique position to introduce you to others who might need your services.

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Becoming a Master Networker – Being R.U.M.

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Be prepared – This is one area where the social networks (and the web in general) can be invaluable as a research resource. Practice clear communication – With other team members as well as with clients. Referrals and repeat business, from all sources, will increase dramatically. Do your due diligence!