The Schmoozer vs The Networker

Someone recently asked me what the difference was between schmoozing and networking. Could you do one and not the other? Was one better than the other? It was a great question, so I thought I would address it here. Looking at the actual definitions of each, schmoozing...
Feeling Comfortable with Your Alter Ego

Feeling Comfortable with Your Alter Ego

This guy not only stole my look, but his networking skills needed a lot of work, too. While my friend Tim and I were down in Atlanta for Dragon*Con, Tim happened to strike up a conversation with one of the locals. This gentleman told my buddy that he actually...

Networking: Sometimes You Have to Give It a Rest

I don’t think they want to network. I just got back from my annual pilgrimage to Atlanta for the Dragon*Con Science Fiction Convention. Just me and around 40,000 of my best geek friends having a lot of fun and meeting the folks who bring us all of the wonderful...

Did You Ask?

Yesterday we talked about some of the options you have when you want to help a networking partner, but can’t for whatever reason refer actual business to them. Among that list we had ideas such as volunteering your time or inviting them to an event. What...
Venue Review: Panera Bread

Venue Review: Panera Bread

I’ve decided to start a new series for this blog which takes a look at different venues for networking and talks about some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. My goal is to help people make good choices on where they can meet for one-to-one chats....