Are You Spoiling a Connection with a Pitch?

Networking is about connecting, not selling. If you truly want to make a lasting connection with someone whom you meet at a networking opportunity, stop trying to pitch and start engaging in conversation. Join Greg and Debby as they talk about why you should avoid the elevator pitch and how to talk about what you do in a networking venue.

Thank you to ConvoSparker:

- Matt Sherwood, Business Development Consultant at VetBizCentral, https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-sherwood-1193583b/

Also Mentioned:

- Julie Johnson, Owner at Julie Spann Johnson State Farm, https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliecjohnson/

- Maumee Chamber of Commerce, https://maumeechamber.com/

- Grace Burkett, Development Events Manager at The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracepeoples/

- Tom Daniels, Bowling Green State University, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomrdaniels/

Resources:

Connext Nation Mini Networking Training, https://connextnation.com/mini-course

Comments:

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Listen for:

[1:30] The new 12-Step organization: Chatbox Anonymous

[3:00] The flaw in the elevator pitch

[4:15] If you sound like everyone else, you are forgotten

[6:15] Manipulation leads to irritation

[7:30] One sentence and then back to them

[12:00] The difference between the 30-second commercial and a networking conversation

[19:30] Get them involved in the conversation

More Information:

If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/

"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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