7 Ideas for Fun Summer Networking

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog

“Aaah, summer – that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and...

Guest Post: 3 Steps to a Second Meeting

by | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

My wonderful, Cleveland student, Rick Adkins, Senior Oasis Advisor, asked a great question in our class just recently. “How do I get to have a second appointment with those people I have already met with once?” I think many of us struggle with that same thought, not...

Who Do You Call When You Are Lost?

by | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog

“There’s nothing scarier than just having a moment where you looked away and lost your child.” ~ Rosemarie DeWitt “Where’s your sister?” When you ask that question at home, it’s nothing out of the ordinary and nothing to be concerned about. When you...

Guest Post: You Should Network More Offline

by | Jul 6, 2018 | Blog

If you know anything about my background or the wonderful work we do at Interactive Design Solutions, the title of this article probably strikes you as a bit odd. In fact, if you would have asked me just a few short years ago how important face to face networking is...

5 Actions to Take Charge of Your Networking

by | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog

“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” ~ Jim Rohn “Daddy, I want someone to play with.” We’re at the “Top of the Park”...