Do These Effective Networking Tips

What characteristics make for a great networker?  In our series The Do's and Dont's of Networking, we are offering several recommended networking tips from Barry Demp.  Here are a few that you can use at your next networking opportunity or event:  

1. Use a scoreboards to track your networking activities and effectiveness.
2. Be a giver at networking events.  Givers gain!
3. Have a plan for your networking activities.
4. Networking strategies should be intensively targeted on specific industries and professions.
5. Network everywhere.
6. Help prospects with their problems even if they cannot be a good lead for you.
7. Use the other person's name often in your networking conversations.
8. Send thank you notes and follow up consistently.
9. Limit your eating and drinking at networking events.
10. Be very confident and comfortable with yourself and the value of your services.

Barry Demp is a highly-skilled business and personal coach focused on the areas of leadership, management, coaching, team-building, networking, business development, communication skills, relationship building, motivation, time management, life balance, and goal achievement. He specializes in working with business owners, executives, coaches, consultants, and high-potential professionals by helping them significantly increase their productivity, profitability, and life balance.  For more information or assistance, please contact Barry Demp at 248-740-3231 or visit www.dempcoaching.com.