Are You Tired of Getting No Results from Your Network?
We all know that networking -- or word-of-mouth -- is one of the best ways to grow a business. But what if you don't know where to start?
We can help.
When our clients come to us they are often experiencing many of the symptoms of networking reluctance. They:
- Panic about attending networking events.
- Hate to "sell" themselves.
- Drop the ball on following up after an event.
- Feel like networking is a waste of time.
With a little bit of coaching and a few tools, our clients tell us that they've not only been able to achieve the goals they set for their networking practice, but they also feel better about being a networker.
If you want to be more effective with your networking right now, start by requesting your free 52 Connection Tips program at 52ConnectionTips.com
Competition Kills Networking
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What they are saying about Greg Peters and The Reluctant Networker
I brought Greg Peters, The Reluctant Networker, in to speak to the June 2013 meeting of the Southeastern Michigan chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). As the President of our Chapter, I recognized that our members, while highly skilled in their areas of expertise, definitely were not comfortable making simple conversation and connections with those around them. While most of us don’t need to seek out clients, the lack of these networking skills definitely made ou… Read more
