Third Generation Networking Podcast
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Making a sale, building a business, running a non-profit, raising a family, finding success, becoming significant. They all have one thing in common: Without the connections we make in our personal and professional lives, they are unlikely to succeed.
Join Debby Peters, the Networking Guru, and Greg Peters, the Reluctant Networker as they discuss all aspects of building the networks that support a life of success and significance.
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Networking at the Business Holiday Party
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAs the old Andy Williams song goes “It’s that time of year…” when we all come together to network and be a little more social. We enjoy the food and sometimes spirits and, in general, enjoy the lighter side of networking. We need to be careful, though, because there are pitfalls waiting to ensnare the unwary. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss best practices when dealing with the end of year events that seem to go with every networking group. Mentioned: - Terry Brennan, Gym on the Park, h...
Secrets to Successful Networking at the Business Expo
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBStaffing your booth at the Business Expo can be a venue for success, or a monumental waste of time, depending on how you approach it. Listen as Debby and Greg discuss their recent experiences at the Maumee Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo. Learn the behaviors they witnessed that could lead to or limit the vendor’s success at the event. Also Mentioned: - Kristin Meyer, Executive Director at Maumee Chamber Of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-meyer-9125a2164/ - Coll...
Choosing a Referral Group
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBBecoming a member of a Referral Passing group can be a huge payoff to your networking efforts… Or it could be a giant waste of time. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss the benefits of these types of groups and the process you should follow to maximize your chances of success. Resources: - 52 Connection Tips, http://52ConnectionTips.com Groups Mentioned: - Business Network International (BNI) - https://www.bni.com/ Comments: https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/ https://www....
Barry VanHoozen, networking to success in business and politics
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat happens when you lose in your first election to public office? Do you quit? Or do you decide that you need to make better connections in your community and try again? Join us as we interview Barry VanHoozen and learn how he combines a legacy of service, friendships from over the years, and a simple piece of advice from his daughter into success in business and politics. Resources: - Dale Carnegie, https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en - Lancers - Zenobia Shriners, https://fb.watch/9hDb-qkB...
Dealing with the Business Card Deck Dealer
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIf you’ve ever attended a networking event, whether a Chamber lunch, Association conference, or social after hours, you’ve likely met this person. They are the Deck Dealer. Their sole goal, it seems, is to rid themselves of as many of their own business cards as possible. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss why this process doesn’t work and how you can deal with them. Mentioned: - Louise Kahle - Liz Manning, Realtor at Howard Hanna, https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizmanning/ Resources: - C...
The most basic skill that great networkers master
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe underlying activity in any great networking practice is the art of making introductions. If you aren’t connecting new people to your network, then you probably aren’t networking. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss the three different types of introductions and how to navigate each one. Mentioned: - Tim Householder, Owner, Timothy Wells Photography, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-householder-a854671a/ - Kimber Householder, SaaS implementation champion, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim...
Liz Manning, Going one step further for networking success
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOur guest this week is currently a successful realtor in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the Rocky River Chamber. Prior to that she martialed the people she knew to uncover and land an amazing job in the Chicago area. What does that all have in common? Networking, of course! Join Greg and Debby as they chat with Liz Manning on the secrets to her success in so many areas. Mentioned in this episode: - Casey Ryan, husband and bungee cord expert at Lo...
Robbie Samuels, Networking to Create Something Wonderful
October 18, 2021 04:40 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRobbie Samuels is a multi-passionate entrepreneur or what some would call a “multi-hyphenate.” In his case, this means he's a professional speaker – business growth strategy coach – virtual event design consultant – executive Zoom producer – emcee – podcast host – author – and virtual presentation skills trainer. He has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an “industry expert in the field of digital event design” by JDC Events. Join Gre...
Andrew Stainbrook, simple tips for success and cybersecurity
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBOur good friend Andrew Stainbrook stopped by our virtual studio to chat with Debby and Greg. He tells us how a failed aptitude test led to his success as a business owner. He gave us a few tips that have served him well as he built his business and one very important tactic on how to keep your data safe. We also talk about the thrills of board games and mountain biking. Yes, he’s that kind of computer nerd. Also Mentioned: - Jason Conklin, Owner at J.Conklin Consulting and Take Command, ht...
How to advance your career through networking
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWe’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Networking is more than just a means to get more business. It can also be a resource to help you grow in your personal and professional pursuits. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss how your web of connection can support you through mentoring, shifting careers, or even as you advance up the corporate ladder. Also Mentioned: - Parker Sherman, Communications Student at the University of Michigan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-sherman-53068b20...
Gayla Scrivener, How to Leverage Your Time and Amplify Your Message
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGayla Scrivener joins Debby and Greg to talk about building the business she wanted to support the lifestyle she chose. She shares how her first big networking experience forged the path for her business and talks about the challenge of having great SEO for the wrong reasons. Resources: - Scrivener Solutions, https://scrivenersolutions.com/ - Gayla Scrivener Show, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gayla-scrivener-show/id1282788077 - Third Generation Virtual Lunchtime, https://con...
The Before, During, and After of the Networking Event
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFor many of us, it’s been a while since we’ve gone to a networking event in person. It’s just possible that we’ve forgotten some of the tricks and techniques that once served us so well. Join Debby and Greg as they review some of the simple things we can do, before, during, and after, in order to have a more successful networking experience when we suddenly find ourselves once again face-to-face. Groups Mentioned: - Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, https://www.rockyriverchamber.com/ - Mau...
Penny Rosema: Negotiating is just another way to connect
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin Greg and Debby as they welcome special guest Penny Rosema. Penny combines business and technical savvy with experience to show others how they can get more of what they want in any negotiation. She helped us see that negotiations have more in common with networking than you might think. Listen as she tells us one of the most important things you should negotiate for when you are looking for a new job. Mentioned: - Ann LoParo, Annie’s Signature Sweets, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-l...
Good In-Person Networking Behavior that You Might have Forgotten
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBFor some of us it’s been a while since we’ve been networking at a real, live in-person event. Some of the skills that we’ve built up to help us thrive in those venues may not be as sharp as once they were. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss some of the challenging behaviors they’ve seen and how you can avoid having them happen to you (or worse, actually doing them yourself). Also Mentioned: - Elizabeth Peters, Executive Managing Member, TriNet360, LLC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehpeters...
Get out of your own networking way
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB“I don’t know what to say!” We hear that all the time. Having that mindset certainly can get in the way of networking success, but how can you get around it. I mean, if you aren’t talking then it isn’t a conversation, right? Join introverts Greg and Debby Peters as they talk about the challenges of being your authentic self and still being successful in a networking venue. Listener Asandi Connor offered the question that sparked the discussion. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Asandi Connor, ...
The networking connections who connect us unexpectedly
August 23, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat do you have in common? Do you have the same hobbies, similar upbringing, or favorite books? Here's another one: Do you know the same people? Join Debby and Greg as they talk about how the people we know can be a common point of interest when we connect with a new networking partner. Further learn how they might even be the ones who can connect us in the first place! Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Pam Weirauch, Retail Manager at Bartz Viviano Flowers And Gifts, https://www.linkedin.com/i...
Inviting as a networking tool
August 16, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAfter the business card and a pen, what is the most valuable networking tool? The invitation! Inviting another person to a networking opportunity or even simply to a gathering that might be of interest to them can make a huge difference in strengthening and solidifying an existing connection. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss this magic-seeming tool and learn how you, too, can be a firework! Resources: - Referral Pursuit, https://connextnation.com/referral-pursuit - Third Generation Vir...
Episode 75.0 - Making Yourself Valuable to Your Network
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIt’s hard to make the connection with others unless you recognize the value that you bring to the table. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss the importance of continuing to connect even after you think you are getting everything you need and how to understand that the benefits you bring to others go beyond simply finding them a new client. Also Mentioned: - Tita Arroyo, Health Coach, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tita-arroyo-68168431/ - Karla Gleason, Owner of Essential Connection, https://...
Eduan Snyman, Making the Connection from Engineer to Entrepreneur
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSometimes it takes a real number cruncher to recognize the power of networking. Join Debby and Greg as we chat with our South African connection, Eduan Snyman. He reveals his journey from engineer to entrepreneurial success using the precepts of great networking. Resources: - Email: [email protected] Groups Mentioned: - BNI, http://bni.com Comments: https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/ https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/ Listen for: [0:25] How many quarts of...
Dalene Allen, Make It Easy for Them to Start a Conversation with You
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe Covid pandemic and the resulting reliance on remote communication technologies has made the world a smaller place. Case in point, this week Greg and Debby chat with Dalene Allen who lives and works in Nova Scotia. She is the Executive Director of BNI Maritimes. As a self-professed reticent networker, she’s learned a few tricks to make it easy to strike up a conversation at a networking opportunity. Join us as we chat with her about the techniques of good networking, including how the clo...
Using Speaking as a Networking Tool
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you considered adding public speaking to your networking repertoire? You should! Join Greg and Debby this week as they talk about some of the reasons why and a few techniques you can use to make it more successful. And, no, none of those techniques is about imagining your audience in their underwear! Also Mentioned: - Terry Brennan, Gym on the Park, https://www.facebook.com/thegymonthepark - Joe Marr, Sandler Training - Ann Arbor, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrsales/ Resources: -...
Angela Barth, Be Curious and Make the First Move to Connect
July 12, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOur guest this week is both the Executive Director of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce and a freshly-minted (and happy) Dog Mom. While the latter doesn’t really help us understand how to make connections, the former definitely does. Having the opportunity to watch people network “in the wild” she has a pretty good feel for what works and what doesn’t when you show up to the networking event. Join us as we find out not only her tips for successful networking, but also how crayons can make ...
How to Develop Your Referral Sources while You Work
July 05, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOur jobs, our businesses, they keep us so busy, how do you chase that next referral or the next referral source? It seems like if we take our eyes off the ball for even a minute, we suddenly find ourselves in the dreaded feast or famine cycle. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss some of the tactics to develop your referral relationships while you do your work. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Connie Kelly, Family Heritage Life Insurance Company, https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-kelly-919a282...
Krisi Vadnais, Certified Negative Belief Clearing Technician
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOur guest has surmounted formidable obstacles in her life, but, according to her, the network of connections she’s developed over the years was always there to support her. In one case, when she suddenly found herself without employment, she received 18 job offers without having to send out a resume. Join Debby and Greg as they chat with Krisi Vadnais who not only is an amazing networker, but is also one of our trainers at Third Generation Networking. Resources: - Coach Krisi Facebook page...
Jason Madasz, The Networker’s Networker
June 21, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBYou want to know a few good ideas about networking? You should talk to the guy whose business it is to create opportunity for thousands of business people to connect and help each other through passing referrals. We did! Join us this time as we chat with Jason Madasz, the Executive Director of Business Network International (BNI) Northwest Ohio. Learn great tips on networking and also where this networker’s networker finds his greatest relaxation. Also Mentioned: - Sandy Pirwitz, Director ...
Heidi Hooper, Staying Connected while the World Re-Opens
June 14, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBNetworking is a marathon, not a sprint and no one exemplifies this one better than Heidi Hooper. She tells the story of connections she made in her early life as a restaurant server coming back to benefit her in her work with Ultimate Air Shuttle. Join Debby and Greg as they chat with Heidi about the tips she has for making better connections for the long haul. Resources: - Meiers-Briggs Test, https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test - DISC, https://www.123test.com/disc-perso...
Jayson Hines, Just Drink Coffee and Be Yourself
June 07, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOur guest today claims that the greatest compliment one of his clients paid him was that he doesn’t seem like an insurance agent. Maybe that’s because he’s also an accidental digital marketing expert. In a wide-ranging conversation with Greg and Debby, Jayson tells about his winding path to starting his second business, how kids can make live video way more exciting, and the one piece of advice that a client gave him that has defined how he approaches both his insurance practice and working ...
With Networking Conversation, Are You Connecting or Cutting Off?
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBDo you know when it’s safe to interrupt another conversation at the networking event? It’s been a while since we’ve been in person to network. Some of us may have forgotten the conversational tools to be successful when at one of these gatherings. Join Debby and Greg as they talk about the one behavior that can destroy your reputation when we return to in-person networking. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Asandi Connor, Founder + CEO of Say It Write, https://www.linkedin.com/in/asandiconner/ ...
Lori Cannon, The Joy and Pain of the Networking Introvert
May 24, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAre you an introvert, too? Sometimes, those of us who don’t get our energy from being in a crowd can feel like we aren’t adequate to the task of networking. That doesn’t have to be the case. Take our guest today, Lori Cannon – self-admitted introvert with a lead foot (which led to a better connection at one point). She has proven to be tremendously successful as a networker and financial planner because she is there to listen. Also Mentioned: - Debby Robinson, Financial Advisor at Edward J...
Michelle Pommeranz, Building Your Own Networking Community
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat do you do when you are trying to grow your business, but can’t find a networking group that serves your target market? Why, if you are Michelle Pommeranz, you make your own. For the past two years, despite the pandemic, Michelle has been running a monthly networking gathering called “Hump Day Happy Hour”. When we could still meeting in person, she had themed refreshments and great speakers. During lockdown, she still ran the program, to great success. She simply moved online. Join Greg ...
Anne Bonney, Igniting Influence and Managing Change
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDealing with change lately? You might want to listen in. Our guest, Anne Bonney (not to be confused with the 18th century pirate) has a few tips on how to deal with the course corrections we’ve all had to make lately. During the conversation with Greg and Debby, she talks about a childhood spent all over the world, breaks into show tunes, and gives us literally two words of advice on how to improve your networking. Resources: - Get Over It!, https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08118Y7GD...
5 Reasons You Need a Personal Networking Brand
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDo you want to stand out from the networking crowd or fade into the background? Do you want to be known for something or forgotten for everything? Do you want the perfect referrals or are you hoping for leftovers? Tune in today as Greg and Debby talk about why you need to have your personal networking brand. Listener Connie Kelly offered the question that sparked the discussion. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Connie Kelly, Family Heritage, https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-kelly-919a2827/ ...
Travis Lattimore, Standing Out in a Very Busy Marketplace
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBHow do you maintain your presence in the digital world and still run your business, career, or life? You could hire a marketing crew with a dedicated social media expert or you could talk with Travis Lattimore. His focus and goal in life is to provide the digital marketing tools to the little guys, so they can compete with the big guys. Debby and Greg had a chance to sit down to chat with Travis lately to learn about QR codes, landing pages, and Travis’ latest venture that he calls the Busin...
3 Steps to Being More Outgoing at the Networking Event
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBNo one suspects, but Debby and Greg are both introverts. Most people are shocked to learn this. Wouldn’t you like to know the secrets behind their success at being more outgoing at the networking event? Listener Asandi Connor offered the question that sparked the discussion. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Asandi Connor, Voice Bearer, Strategist, Coach, Writer & Designer at Say It Write, https://www.linkedin.com/in/asandiconner/ Also Mentioned: - Kristin Meyer, Executive Director at Maumee ...
Interview - Kerri Brimmer: Marketing, Design, and Customer Connection from an Early Age
April 12, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBYou know that someone who starts her design and marketing career at 5 years old has a pretty good feel for the business. Join Debby and Greg as they chat with Kerri Brimmer, Founder of Brimming Design as she reveals the project that gave her nightmares (we’re pretty sure she was joking) and the profound discovery she made the first time she attended a BNI meeting. If you aren’t feeling creative about your brand, then she’s the one who can be your creative department. Resources: - Monday Ma...
7 Gifts You can Offer Your Network Other than a Sale
April 05, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe best way to strengthen an existing relationship is to find ways to be of service, but what if you can’t find a referral for your networking partner? Then what? The answer is that there are many ways you can be of benefit to those in your network. Join Greg and Debby as they run down a short list of the gifts you can give that don’t necessarily end in a sale. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Deanna Tucci-Schmitt, https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannatuccischmittbniwesternpa/ Also Mentioned: ...
Interview - Kristin Meyer, Bringing Magic to Maumee
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBStarting her professional life at Disney World, how could our special guest, Kristin Meyer, not bring magic and Disney Sparkle to the Maumee Chamber? Join Debby and Greg (The Networking Guru and Reluctant Networker, resp.) as they chat with the Executive Director of the Maumee Chamber and discover the Walt Disney quote that has inspired her as she successfully engages colleagues, members, and guests alike. Resources: - Maumee Chamber of Commerce, https://maumeechamber.com/ - V Project, ht...
Dealing with 3 Negative Networkers Whom You Might Meet
March 22, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBHave you run into a negative networker? They aren’t bad people necessarily, but they behave in ways sometimes that aren’t very productive when it comes to building a powerful network. It can be a real turn-off to run into one of these folks. It can also waste your precious networking time. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss how they deal with some of the negative networking behavior that they’ve experienced over the years. Thank you to ConvoSparkers: - Deanna Tucci-Schmitt, https://www.li...
Three Ways to Improve Your Life with Networking
March 15, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIf you are only using your network to find the next sale for your business, you are missing out on some of the best benefits of building your web of relationships. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss all of the myriad other ways you might call upon your connections to improve your life. Mentioned in this episode: - Paul Bauer, Bauer’s Home Improvement. - Kevin Fall, Contractor - Ian Hafner, Musician and Martial Artist, https://jaguarblaze.com/ - Erika (Heinrich) Moran, Contempo Salon S...
Are You Spoiling a Connection with a Pitch?
March 08, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNetworking 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 M...
Interview: Diane Spadola, Chief Encouragement Officer and Director of Fun Progamming
February 28, 2021 20:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBHow do you go from corporate marketing to answering a challenge to face paint your own face every day for a year? Join Greg as he chats with Diane Spadola, Connext Nation graduate and Chief Encouragement Officer. Along the way, we find out about her double pandemic pivot and her one-sentence/one-paragraph relationship marketing plan. Resources: - Website: https://www.accelerateyoursuccessprogram.com - Online classroom on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/accelerateyoursuccess - e...
Navigating the Ickiness Factor When Asking for What You Want from Your Network
February 21, 2021 18:20 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIt’s good to know where you stand in each of your networking relationships. Equally important, though, is to know what to do with that information. One of the biggest challenges we face in networking is in asking too much of our connections. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss what you can ask at each level of the relationship without worrying about burning that connection. Mentioned in this Episode: - Tonya Peto, Marketing Strategist, Mimi Vanderhaven, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyapet...
Four techniques to avoid “commission breath” when networking
February 14, 2021 16:01 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWe have been so inundated with advertising in our everyday lives that it’s hard to avoid the feeling that every contact is someone who wants something from us. How do we get past this mental barrier when we are the ones reaching out to network? Join Greg and Debby as they talk about the techniques they’ve found to get past the “cold call” wall. Thank you to ConvoSparkers: - Linda Sattler, Dungeon Momster, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-sattler-ph-d-23972b61/ - Peter Archangel, Idealist...
7 More Success Techniques for Remote Networking
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWe’ve been doing this remote networking thing for almost a year now. With an abundance of caution for many of us, this means Zoom events, Zoom coffees, and Zoom conferences. Once you have the technology in place, how do you make sure the networking is still working? Join Greg and Debby as they discuss the techniques that have been working well for them. Mentioned in this edpisode: - Steve Hopingardner, Business Owner at The Exercise Coach®, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehopingardner/ -...
Ramp Up Your Networking Bottom Line with Referral Partners
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSerendipitous referrals can be a wonderful surprise. Unfortunately, you can’t count on them to be there every week or month over the course of the year. How can you eliminate the unreliable results from everyday run-of-the-mill networking? Referral Teammates! Join Debby and Greg as they talk about these valuable members of your network, what qualities to consider in such a close relationship, and how to develop them. Mentioned in this episode: - Phil Rudolph, Vice President Business Devel...
Are You Overstepping the 3 (or 5) Levels of a Networking Relationship?
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe members of your network range from your newest acquaintances to those whom you’ve known for years and are in your inner circle – and everything in between. The level of each relationship defines the level of benefits you can gain from that connection. Ask too much and you can damage that connection, ask too little and you could be wasting an opportunity. So, wouldn’t it be nice if you could analyze where you stand? Join Debby and Greg as they discuss the various levels of a networking co...
5 Tips to Capture Information about Your Network
January 18, 2021 05:52 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHaving conversations with your networking contacts is great, but it’s not enough. You need to capture and act on the information you gain from every networking opportunity. Unless you have a photographic memory, you’ll need some other techniques to be successful. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss what methods they use to keep track of their networking connections. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Chanel DeGuzman, Founder & CEO at Hearts on Learning Academy, https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanel...
3 Tips to Supercharge Your Networking Practice with Sponsorships
January 11, 2021 03:54 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat’s a simple step you can take to warm up your connections in any group? Sponsor an event – and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss why you should be getting on the sponsorship train and how you can make it work to build your network within the group. Thank you to ConvoSparker: - Kristin Meyer, Executive Director at Maumee Chamber Of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-meyer-9125a2164/ - Colleen Tankoos, Maumee Chamber of Commerce, https://w...
One Tool You Need to Make Speaking a Valued Part of Your Networking Practice
January 03, 2021 23:13 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBYou are an expert in your field. People would love to hear about your perspective and how you understand the world from your unique point of view. What a great opportunity for networking! Now you just need one or two tools to make your efforts go more smoothly. Join Greg and Debby as they go in-depth to discuss one of those tools – your introduction. It might not seem like much, but it can make a real difference in your speaking success. Mentioned in this episode: - Connext Nation Mini Co...
3 Creative Ways You can Give to Your Network
December 28, 2020 01:04 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe members of your network are more than just representatives of their jobs or businesses. They are real people with needs and wishes that go beyond the bottom line at work. Join Greg and Debby as we discuss a few creative ideas on other ways we can be of benefit to our network. Mentioned in this episode: - Patty Cavins, Owner of HGA Consulting, https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-cavins-b651124a/ - Kiwanis Lansing Club, https://lansingkiwanis.portalbuzz.com/ - Anne Bonney, Speaker, Train...