Adaptive Business Services

MAY 29, 2019

Let’s start with the basic premise that, in order to become a master networker, you are going to have to have leads to share. Leads, referrals, and introductions are networking currency and givers do get. Don’t worry about whether or not business intelligence leads will be of value for any one networking partner.

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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.

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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

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. Referrals given to who. Referrals received from who. Return On Investment.

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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. Educate vs. sell – Establish yourself as the authority. Beware of selling vs non-selling time. Selling time is for being in front of a customer. Do your due diligence!

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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

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? You have two best sources for referrals. Power partners including networking. How are referrals earned? Very crowded!

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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

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

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

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. In that regard, I’d like to see my customers invest in multiple services when they choose to invest in one. One obvious area in securing client testimonials and referrals.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Selling is not a “chicken or egg” riddle. In today’s world of social selling, this task falls into two disciplines … being found and finding. Both can be applied to recurring orders from existing accounts as well as referrals from these customers. Read on at Maximize Social Business ….

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

One of the most basic tenets of selling is that you are going to have to figure out ways to stand out in a crowd. The bigger the group, the bigger the challenge and, speaking of large groups , how about the internet and social networks? Repeat business. It’s selling without … actually selling. . Very crowded!

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 31, 2018

What we want to explore today is how we can leverage social selling in order to assist us in achieving our goal of breaking into major accounts. Nothing happens until somebody sells something. Referrals to a major account are like a Wonka Chocolate Factory Golden Ticket. Read on at Maximize Social Business ….

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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. Perhaps a referral or introduction? Maybe the heads up on a new business development that might present them with an opportunity? Let me ask you this.

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ConversionXL

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The PPC targeting options that Facebook has available are different from Google AdWords, LinkedIn, Twitter, and the abundance of other PPC marketing networks you have available. And that’s exactly why demographic targeting works so well for them on Facebook and the AdWords Display Network. Parental status. Geographic location.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 31, 2018

I started my B2B selling career in 1977. Sometimes I was a selling manager who was asked to secure my own sales in addition to managing my teams. Most often, I lived my selling dreams vicariously through my salespeople by assisting them in closing business. I simply had to sell and be successful at doing it.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 2, 2017

I started B2B selling in 1977. Looking back, about the only selling skill that I really excelled at was product knowledge and I could give one hell of a good demo. I decided that I just wanted to sell but, could I sell? Pay me if I sell something and leave me alone if I don’t. My selling style changes.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 24, 2018

I have taken on a partner for my weekly networking group with the plan for her to assume full control in four to five years. Still, NetWorks! Sales consulting casts a pretty wide net including … selling, CRM, communications, and salesperson assessments. There are a number other strong selling related applications.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

With social selling, now salespeople also have this capability. Sure, sales reps have always had a brand, a reputation, and that is what leads to referrals. That being said, attraction without follow-up is the selling equivalent of hitting a home run and then neglecting to run the bases. Attraction is only the start.

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Lead Fuze

OCTOBER 1, 2021

You must maintain your leads structured and prioritized whether you are dealing with an extensive prospecting group or when you are selling goods or services with a lengthy sales cycle. The specific selling strategy you should employ will vary depending on your sector. 20 Don’t overlook referrals . 6 Make cold calls .

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Selling is based on creating relationships. Lasting relationships = repeat business and referrals. Relationships, like referrals, must be earned and they require consistent engagements. You will first want to identify those who are most likely to do business with you or to refer you to those who will. No referrals.

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

HubSpot Sales aims to help growing businesses transform the way they sell to match the way people buy. What to check out: The Remote Sales Playbook: 30+ Resources to Help Sell From Anywhere. Adaptive Business Blog. We strongly believe that social selling augments, rather than replaces, traditional selling.

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