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Returning to My Roots … Networking

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

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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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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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High Value Deals Are Often Easier To Secure

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Providing that you and your firm are capable of servicing them, high value deals are often much easier to secure than are smaller ones. Less capable firms will generally not be invited to compete Not every firm has the ability to service larger accounts. I did run a networking group and we had a guest speaker who was a local developer.

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Becoming a Master Networker – Real-Life vs. Social

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Dependent on a variety of factors, the dynamics of effective networking can substantially change. At the very least, certain behaviors will become more critical based upon these variables including whether we are operating within a small or large group setting, engaging one-on-one, or we are actively networking online. Contribute.

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What Successful Networkers Never Do On First Conversations

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The first meeting with a new person in your network is a sounding-out process. In networking, this first conversation is a critical process. Good networkers do a “quality control” assessment of the people they meet. Be very mindful of that basic networking process and respect the other person’s need to sound you out.