Traits of Successful Networkers

What makes successful networkers successful?  

Here are some of the ways that top networkers continue to build their businesses from networking opportunities:

1. Have a well practices 15 or 30 second elevator speech (commercial).
2. Network with your suppliers and vendors.
3. Have specific goals for your networking activities.
4. Following up is your responsibility. 
5. Quality is better than quantity in networking.
6. Volunteer at civic or non-profit organizations.
7. Focus on being interested versus interesting at networking events.
8. Be able to answer W.I.I.F.T. - What's In It For Them? - when you meet someone at a networking event.
9. Be focused on a specific set of target markets versus scattered among many.
10. Build a large quality network of resources to share with others.

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.