Why Should I Network? The Benefits of Accountability

“True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability.” ~Monica Johnson In the last year or so, my business has really started to grow. I mean, it was doing OK, just limping along in the...

Networking Routines, Networking Ruts

“What’s your routine after attending a networking event or meal? If your answer is, ‘I go home,’ you’re probably going to miss out on opportunities.” ~ Lewis Howes My buddy Tim and I head down to Dragon Con each year. It’s a...

The Networking Dance

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ~ Wayne Dyer Each year, as a family, we get together at a nearby campground for the Memorial Day weekend. The park we’ve been...

Networking Groups, Put Out the Welcome Mat

“Great men show politeness in a particular way; a smile suffices to assure you that you are welcome, and keep about their avocations as if you were a member of the family.” ~ John James Audubon Welcome home. That should be the clarion call for every...

Bad Excuses: I don’t have time

I’m in Grand Rapids, Michigan this week, working with the folks at the Michigan Recruiting and Retention Network’s annual convention, teaching them about the importance of developing great networks and giving them some tools to use while doing it. These...