Comments on: Networking 101: Face-to-Face Networking (Part 1 of 3) http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:42:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Tamar Wallace http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-13 Tamar Wallace Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:15:53 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-13 Danita, Excellent suggestions, thank you! While I have used Meetup.com myself to find networking groups and events in my area, I've never thought to ask family and friends. Not sure why exactly...but I will try to rectify that from now on. And I agree with starting up a group yourself if you can't find something that works...I've done that, too, and have been running a quite successful monthly networking group for about two years now. Best part is that I've gotten some good business from it (which is the point, of course!) - T Danita,

Excellent suggestions, thank you! While I have used Meetup.com myself to find networking groups and events in my area, I’ve never thought to ask family and friends. Not sure why exactly…but I will try to rectify that from now on.

And I agree with starting up a group yourself if you can’t find something that works…I’ve done that, too, and have been running a quite successful monthly networking group for about two years now. Best part is that I’ve gotten some good business from it (which is the point, of course!)

- T

]]> By: Danita http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-12 Danita Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:39:06 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-12 Lots of helpful information. I always keep handfuls of biz-cards with me all the time. You just never know when you'll run into someone who needs your help. One suggestion I'd like to make would be to search meetup.com for business networking groups in your area. Also put the word out there to family and friends. And if you can't find a group to join start one up yourself. I've done this and it isn't as hard as you think it might be. Danita Reynolds Creative Expertise http://creativeexpertise.com/ Lots of helpful information. I always keep handfuls of biz-cards with me all the time. You just never know when you’ll run into someone who needs your help.

One suggestion I’d like to make would be to search meetup.com for business networking groups in your area.

Also put the word out there to family and friends.

And if you can’t find a group to join start one up yourself. I’ve done this and it isn’t as hard as you think it might be.

Danita Reynolds
Creative Expertise
http://creativeexpertise.com/

]]> By: Tamar Wallace http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-16 Tamar Wallace Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:03:46 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-16 Paul - Thank you for stopping by, and taking the time to comment. I think being a part of a non-profit -- even if it's just volunteering your time or service on occasion -- is a great way to network. I'll probably touch on that a bit in part 3, so thank you for the reminder. And I hadn't thought about political events (mainly because I, personally, am not involved with them), but that's a great idea, too! Rush - Thanks for your comment, and yes, follow up is KEY. I definitely agree that when it comes to following up, the sooner, the better. If you can follow up the next day, excellent. If not, that's okay -- just make sure it's within a week! Oh, and if anyone reading this is curious about the "ethical bribe" Rush mentioned, check back here on Friday! ;-) - T Paul - Thank you for stopping by, and taking the time to comment. I think being a part of a non-profit — even if it’s just volunteering your time or service on occasion — is a great way to network. I’ll probably touch on that a bit in part 3, so thank you for the reminder. And I hadn’t thought about political events (mainly because I, personally, am not involved with them), but that’s a great idea, too!

Rush - Thanks for your comment, and yes, follow up is KEY. I definitely agree that when it comes to following up, the sooner, the better. If you can follow up the next day, excellent. If not, that’s okay — just make sure it’s within a week!

Oh, and if anyone reading this is curious about the “ethical bribe” Rush mentioned, check back here on Friday! ;-)
- T

]]> By: Rush (the Video Guy) http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-15 Rush (the Video Guy) Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:58:27 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-15 Tamar! Great work, and congrats on the good PR you've earned. Love the "ethical bribe" to get us talking/ sharing~~nice job! I agree with your post about networking, and I would add that the FollowUp is vital--people want to work and refer business to RELIABLE people who can be counted on...so set aside time the morning after an event to ensure that you re-connect with people. And preferably, use videoEmail--I have found it to be a highly impactful method of developing new relationships! ;) ~Rush http://www.waghorne.tv Tamar! Great work, and congrats on the good PR you’ve earned. Love the “ethical bribe” to get us talking/ sharing~~nice job! I agree with your post about networking, and I would add that the FollowUp is vital–people want to work and refer business to RELIABLE people who can be counted on…so set aside time the morning after an event to ensure that you re-connect with people. And preferably, use videoEmail–I have found it to be a highly impactful method of developing new relationships! ;) ~Rush http://www.waghorne.tv

]]> By: Paul http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-14 Paul Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:38:47 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-14 Good food for thought. I've gained a lot of business by sitting on boards of non-profits. Most just try and tap your brain once a month, others can require more commitment — like working on a fundraising committee. There's also very good networking at political events. I used to string on occasion as a camera op or director to a few political conventions. Often I'd see the same people at the different party functions. Some people are shameless. I haven't pursued this myself, I'd always feel dirty after being in their company. Cheers Good food for thought. I’ve gained a lot of business by sitting on boards of non-profits. Most just try and tap your brain once a month, others can require more commitment — like working on a fundraising committee.

There’s also very good networking at political events. I used to string on occasion as a camera op or director to a few political conventions. Often I’d see the same people at the different party functions. Some people are shameless. I haven’t pursued this myself, I’d always feel dirty after being in their company.

Cheers

]]> By: Tamar Wallace http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-17 Tamar Wallace Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:20:55 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-17 Joanne, I really enjoy meeting and getting to know other people. Sure, I network to help build my business, but I certainly don't want to just stand around talking about myself the whole time. I'm just not that exciting! :-) - T Joanne,

I really enjoy meeting and getting to know other people. Sure, I network to help build my business, but I certainly don’t want to just stand around talking about myself the whole time. I’m just not that exciting! :-)
- T

]]> By: Joanne http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-18 Joanne Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:16:00 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-18 Keep up the great work, Tamar! You have 3 million fans out there (give or take a few...). Pay it forward in networking works every time. Make it all about the other person -- and you, Tamar, are a master. Keep up the great work, Tamar! You have 3 million fans out there (give or take a few…). Pay it forward in networking works every time. Make it all about the other person — and you, Tamar, are a master.

]]> By: Tamar Wallace http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-20 Tamar Wallace Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:31:49 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-20 Jeff - You are very welcome! Thanks for your help! - T Jeff -

You are very welcome! Thanks for your help!

- T

]]> By: Jeff Fisher LogoMotives http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-19 Jeff Fisher LogoMotives Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:15:16 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-19 Tamar - Thanks for the mention in a great piece! - Jeff Tamar - Thanks for the mention in a great piece! - Jeff

]]> By: Tamar Wallace http://tamargraphics.com/blog/business/networking-101-face-to-face-networking-part-1-of-3/#comment-22 Tamar Wallace Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:42:09 +0000 http://tamargraphics.com/blog/?p=33#comment-22 Thanks, Conor. Ya know, I still love the idea of leaving a business card on the table with the tip at a restaurant, especially as I'm trying to build my niche in the restaurant and food service industries...but I keep forgetting to do it! I will absolutely try it the next time I go out to eat (which will be Wednesday night) - I'll report back to let you know if I remembered! :-) - T Thanks, Conor.

Ya know, I still love the idea of leaving a business card on the table with the tip at a restaurant, especially as I’m trying to build my niche in the restaurant and food service industries…but I keep forgetting to do it!

I will absolutely try it the next time I go out to eat (which will be Wednesday night) - I’ll report back to let you know if I remembered! :-)
- T

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