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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. I am a referral junkie. My business was driven by new commercial construction and … there was none. I had developed my first networking group as a side hustle.

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Are You an Active or Passive Networker?

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This past January I passed ownership of my networking group, NetWorks! I had a good run but I’m also getting a bit long in the tooth and it was time to focus on my other passion, training businesses on how to best leverage Nimble CRM. was designed to be what I would call an “active networking group”.

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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 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. Attend at least 75% of meetings and provide two good leads or referrals weekly.

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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. Becoming referral worthy.

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Configuring Nimble CRM for Touch and Referral Tracking [Video]

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While I am performing a number of initiatives, a big one is upping my game in the referral marketing (sales) arena by taking a course from a gentleman, Tom Gay , who I have known for over 10 years. When he moved to Boise, Tom and I connected on LinkedIn and he also became a member of my networking groups, NetWorks!

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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!