Ringing the Bell

by | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog

I heaved the large mallet over my head and with all my strength brought it crashing down on the target. As I lifted my head I could see the small weight hurtling up the track only to slow and then stop about a foot away from the bell. Failed again. We spent the Fourth...

TMI

by | Jan 14, 2013 | Blog

OK, so maybe you should hide just a little bit. Quite a while ago I wrote about the need to show “selective vulnerability” with your networking contacts. We need to be prepared to open up a little bit to those around us so that they can connect to us as a...

Networking Mental Trash: Worthlessness

by | Nov 13, 2012 | Blog

You are not an empty coffee cup. What are you thinking? No, seriously, when you go to a networking event or show up for a one-to-one over coffee, what are you thinking? It’s largely your mental state which will determine the relative amount of success you...

Focus to the Front

by | Oct 9, 2012 | Blog

I think I’ll just check my messages. OK, let’s be honest. You’ve heard the siren song call of your smart phone on more than one occasion. How wonderful to be able to check your email inbox, voice mail, or maybe even read a few posts on the social...

A Time to Connect and a Time to Sell

by | Sep 27, 2012 | Blog

What happens when you “door-to-door” sell at an event Networking is not the only way to bring customers to your business. You’ve got telemarketing, door-to-door sales, direct mail, and print advertising. Heck, you can even tie a banner behind an...