Adaptive Business Services

MAY 1, 2019

There are a number of different networking opportunities out there so let’s talk about some of the most common and give each some pro’s and con’s. This is critical … any attempt to do business with any other member of any of these networking opportunities should only occur once a relationship to do so has been established.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 22, 2020

You will need to get to know your fellow networkers, and earn their trust, prior to seeing any real returns in terms of referrals. Most people that I know, and even those that I associate with in a networking capacity, are what I would call passive networkers. Remember that this is not a race. Taking it to the next level.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 16, 2019

One goal in social networking is to connect with others , in a meaningful manner, and then to develop these relationships. Regardless of the social network, there are many steps that you can take to maximize your chances for a successful linking. Continue to use the taps and touches discussed previously and on all of the networks.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 21, 2019

Now that we have discussed some of the qualities that will help you to become a master networker, what about some actions? What will it take to become successful in any networking activity? . Let’s focus on some fundamentals … You don’t have to be a mad extrovert to be a successful networker – I am largely introverted.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

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.

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 16, 2018

With the exception of NetWorks! NetWorks! (we My only goal is to introduce you to my services. The post Adaptive Business Services – New Sales Programs and Offerings appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Call it my triad.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 6, 2019

The same can be said for selling and networking. You are going to want to network with those who share at least some of these commonalities. These people are from non-competing industries who will most likely refer you to potential business since they are folks who call on your same target buyers and markets. What to do?

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As such, I look at my networking activities as investments rather than expenses. While I can tell you that I can credit millions of dollars in projects directly to my networking efforts, you are going to want and need to track your own results. Networking partners become contacts. Speaking for myself, I am all about R.O.I.,

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 3, 2019

They were: Target Buyer, Target Power Partner, and Target Networking Opportunities. Today we want to establish a budget in terms of time and dollars that we will be willing to invest in networking activities. Any successful networking opportunity will deliver returns in excess of your investment. Most, but not all, are weekly.

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 24, 2019

Be prepared – This is one area where the social networks (and the web in general) can be invaluable as a research resource. As an example, referrals, repeat business, and better prospects will ALWAYS result in higher closing ratios. The post Becoming a Master Networker – Being R.U.M. You need to be able to read that.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 12, 2019

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.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

When I first began to write, it was on NetWorks! Later, as my business began to morph, that site was repurposed to supporting our leads group and my writing focus was redirected to this site. Since NetWorks! That and I’m addicted to networking. I’ve been a consistent networker since that day. This group, NetWorks!

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 26, 2019

One of the most basic tenets of networking is that you are going to have to figure out ways to stand out in a crowd. speaking of large groups , how about the internet and social networks? Power partners including networking. The post Becoming a Master Networker – Are You R.U.M.? Very crowded! What are they?

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Networking is a skill best learned through practice. And while our resident content strategist Erika Rykun has written a guide on what not do in your first conversation with someone you’d like in your network, we thought it would be best to expound on the challenges you may face when networking and how to navigate through them.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 10, 2018

Boise, a business-to-business networking organization that meets weekly for lunch, announced today that Virginia Cunningham has entered into an agreement with Craig M. Boise is one of the services offered by Adaptive Business Services which will continue to be wholly owned and operated by Craig M.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 13, 2024

I did run a networking group and we had a guest speaker who was a local developer. The post High Value Deals Are Often Easier To Secure appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. I specifically remember a deal when I was fairly new in the electric sign industry.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 6, 2024

If you find an article you like, you have several sharing options including posting these to your social networks. Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – March 1 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I was always a member of a networking, or leads, group. For the past 15 years I have owned and operated a professional networking group. Earning referrals, and that is the goal of any networking activity, is hard work! I built my selling career on referrals. As a result, my closing ratios were phenomenally high.

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I launched NetWorks! The post I Bid Farewell to NetWorks! Boise appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Boise appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. They would never miss a meeting only to find out that they were the newly elected Secretary-Treasurer. Great timing.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 4, 2020

When he moved to Boise, Tom and I connected on LinkedIn and he also became a member of my networking groups, NetWorks! While I have been familiar with Tom’s teachings in these areas, I have never dug in deep into their fundamentals which are structured around building an effective referral network based on win-win-win relationships.

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 12, 2023

The second was “The 12 Steps to Becoming a Master Networker”. Master Networker also became a slide show and a webinar. The post Multi-Purposed Projects appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Training and eBooks yield multiple assets Over the past several years, I have created two eBooks and published two books.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 3, 2021

They will also amplify your messages by sharing those with their networks. Prospecting – Based on your Ideal Client Profile, become a master of search on both the social networks as well as within Nimble. . In the old days, we did much of this with our eyes as we walked into a business. Not your company … YOU.

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Adaptive Business Services

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

LinkedIn only, which is fine by me as I have no interest in the other social networks. The post FlyMsg – I Dip My Toe Into The AI Pool appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. There is also a feature called FlyAI. This brings artificial intelligence to LinkedIn posts, messages, and comments. Maybe later.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 23, 2022

Ultimately, it’s about keeping my team busy. But it starts with trying to find people I can help in some way, in order to build my network. But if one out of ten becomes a solid business prospect, or better yet a client, the process is working well. What are your social selling goals, objectives, and strategies?

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I had spent a part of 2022 trying to break into electric signage (my background as an owner and a manager) as a vertical market for my consulting services. The post Time to Refocus in 2023 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. The end of 2022 brought to a close certain chapters of my professional life.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 14, 2023

Check to see what they have been up to since you last spoke (social networks). If you would like to learn more about Nimble CRM and my training services, please feel free to book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me. The post The 5 R’s – Sales & CRM 101 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 25, 2022

For the past 15 years, I have owned and operated a for-profit B2B networking group. When I was selling signs, I did a lot of networking with folks who I identified as being power partners. appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. How about some examples … . At one time, I had three. Free Sign Allowance Analysis.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It’s an idea that seems to prove itself true repeatedly, and it’s one that you can see in the numbers even here in Idaho, where Adaptive Business Services is based. Success in Sales Means Successful Networking. This is a simple matter of prudent networking. Exclusively written for adaptive-business.com by JBowie.

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Performing the import Go to you settings, networks and imports, and select.csv. The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – December 2023 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. when you import this file. Upload your file. Skip choosing from the selection of pre-mapped applications.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 4, 2021

While LinkedIn has long since removed access to it’s site for CRMs, one of the nice features of Nimble is their Prospector extension that will allow me to create contact records from anywhere on the net including social networks and web pages. I can also offer additional services on top of a customized CRM solution. Will I be correct?

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 13, 2021

I own and operate a professional networking group. Referral-worthy behaviors are simply good business! The post Referrals Will Be Given Based On Observed Behaviors appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. If he refers his client to another, one of two things are going to happen …. If not … they are the bum.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The simple fact is that salespeople, for the most part, function in a one-to-one environment and have little to no business attempting to perform in a marketing related capacity. We also have direct messaging on most social networks. The post On Door Knockin’ and Donuts appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With a little preparation, prospecting is now much easier and more effective, to focus on those who are most likely to do business with you. The post The Benefits of Connecting to the Right People appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. One of the largest benefits of discriminating connecting is that “focus” word.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It’s smart business. Jump to 2022 and, while we still talk about Social Media and Social Selling and Social Networking, nobody talks about Social CRM. appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. I have no problem with Facebook or LinkedIn protecting their turf. Just please don’t p**s on my leg and tell me it’s raining.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The bigger the group, the bigger the challenge and, speaking of large groups , how about the internet and social networks? Referrals and repeat business, from all sources, will increase dramatically. appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Very crowded! You need to be … R.U.M. It’s not magic … .

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is one area where social networks (and the web in general) can be invaluable as a research resource. The post Characteristics of Successful Salespeople appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. The worst feeling in sales isn’t losing. It’s coming out of that meeting and saying … “Why didn’t I do … ?!”. .

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 1, 2020

They have demonstrated that they want your business. I was talking to a couple of members of our networking group the other day. The post Be Responsive But Busy – Sales 101 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. And the ones who do? Is their status elevated in your mind? Of course it is. Not needed.

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