7 Ideas for Fun Summer Networking

“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...

5 Ideas to Break Networking Isolation

“Solitude, isolation, are painful things and beyond human endurance.” ~ Jules Verne Looking out over the lake, I enjoy the sweet serenity of being alone with nature. I sit on the porch of the cabin we rent each year for our family Memorial Day gathering....

3 Actions to Make You Memorable

You’re at a chamber lunch event and there are many others in the room offering services similar to yours.  What can you do to be memorable besides streaking through the room?  (Not probably such a good idea!)  Here are three ideas. Have a name tag that...

5 Reasons to Throw Out Your Pitch

“The reason I quit being a sales manager over twenty years now is because I hate elevator pitches. I want to write stories and show people what’s in them when they read them, not tell them all about it ahead of time.” ~ Kurt Busiek Great networkers...