Mix the Medium

You’ve scheduled in your regular networking time. You’ve got your log to track what you are doing.  You’ve got your list of people to contact.  Now there’s only one thing left to do. Decide how you’re going to do it. There are...

Plan with Calendar in Hand

The gatherings and events put on by the different organizations you belong to are the bread and butter of the networking process. Going to the Chamber lunch or the local Business Leader after hours is a great way to make the initial contacts that will eventually lead...

One-to-One’s: What You Can INFER

[UPDATED 8/21/2012] Getting together for a “one-to-one” with another person is a good way to start the “Relationship” step of the ART of Networking process.  Whether it’s a coffee, breakfast, or lunch, it’s just a good time to...

Old Photographs

I’ve been going through my collection of digital photos lately (about 8 years worth or so).  I’ve been running some facial recognition software on them and taking time to look over the results. It’s amazing to me how many people I’ve lost...
Schedule It!

Schedule It!

Let me know if this sounds at all familiar:  You go to a networking event.  You have a great time.  You meet a number of interesting and potentially beneficial people.  You promise to call or email in order to set up a meeting with them. And you...