Unlocking Growth: Targeted Networking Strategies for New Escapees
The Corporate Escapee: On a Mission to Help 10,000 GenXers Escape the 9-5 Grind!
English - May 03, 2024 02:06 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsManagement Business career change work-life balance fractional consultant solopreneur solo business owner b2b growth scale Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Summary
In this episode, Brett Trainor discusses the importance of networking for escapees and provides a four-part framework for effective networking. He emphasizes the need for a targeted approach and highlights the value of networking with referral partners. The four parts of the framework are: target, intro, offer, and ask. Trainor explains how to identify the right people to connect with, set the tone for the connection, communicate the problem you solve, and make a direct request for referrals. He also suggests offering a free strategy session as a way to add value to the networking process.
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"Networking is a core technique for building your business.""Referral partners and networking should be the core of your business development activities.""Seek advice, not feedback, when networking."