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Ask Liz: What's Your Single Biggest Question About Introducing Yourself in Networking Situations?

I'm gathering research on a potential product and need your help. What's the single biggest question you have about introducing yourself to others -- in a group or individually -- when networking? For example, maybe you're not sure how much to say or when it's okay to hand out your business card. Whatever it is, I want to know. Click on the comments link just below this posting to leave your question and read what others are asking. Don't be shy! I want to hear from you.

© 2005, Liz Lynch
Liz Lynch is founder and executive director of the Center for Networking Excellence which develops products and programs to help professionals learn how to build profitable relationships. If you're ready to start networking smarter, get your free networking tips now at www.NetworkingExcellence.com .

May 17, 2005 in Ask Liz, Stage 1: Prepare | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Now Available! Free Teleclass Recording: 'How to Network Your Way to More Business, More Money, & More Success'

Thanks to all who joined us on a great call on Thursday night, and thanks to our host, Marta Kagan of Lifeline Coaching. So wonderful to hear voices of people I knew – Michelle Wiegman, Pam Murray of New Life Strategies, boxing coach Ricky Young, Biba Pedron of biba4network, and one of my former Booz Allen colleagues, Christine Fadelli, a real blast from the past! We recorded the call, so if you missed it, click here to listen and download the handout.

May 15, 2005 in Training & Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Free Networking Teleseminar - May 12

Join me this Thursday, May 12 at 8pm Eastern for a live teleseminar hosted by Marta Kagan, founder of Lifeline Coaching, where I'll share my strategies on 'How to Network Your Way to More Business, More Money, & More Success!'

Listen over the phone from the comfort of your own home or office during this one-hour seminar, where we'll cover:

How to sharpen your networking skills to find a job, advance your career, build your business, or increase your income – even if you're an introvert!

How and where to find the best networking groups for your particular goals and interests
The smartest, simplest ways to avoid common networking 'no-no's' and make the most out of powerful, inexpensive networking techniques

Date: Thursday May 12, 2005

Time: 8:00 pm Eastern

Cost: FREE

Visit Lifeline Coaching to register.

Looking forward to 'seeing' you on the call!

May 08, 2005 in Training & Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Quantity vs. Quality

As LinkedIn has gotten more popular, I’m getting more and more invitations to join networks. While most of these invitations are from people I know and have met in person, a few have come from people whose names I don’t even recognize. Since I’m very good with remembering names, the fact that these don’t ring a bell causes me to believe that I’ve never met them before.

When you have your own business, getting wide exposure for yourself and your company is important. So the temptation is there to be “connected” to as many people as possible to increase your visibility. And services liked LinkedIn and Friendster make it so easy to do just that.

But how good is it to be visible to someone who couldn’t pick me out of a police line up, and vice versa? How strongly can that person recommend me to others? In fact, might it be more detrimental to link my name to others I can’t vouch for personally?

While quantity is important in building your network, don’t forget that quality matters too. Be careful whom you invite into your network and whose you join.

© 2005, Liz Lynch
Liz Lynch is founder and executive director of the Center for Networking Excellence which develops products and programs to help professionals learn how to build profitable relationships. If you're ready to start networking smarter, get your FREE tips now at www.NetworkingExcellence.com .

May 07, 2005 in Stage 2: Connect | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Doing Double Duty: Networking at Seminars

One of my favorite places to network is at seminars, especially multi-day ones. Okay, maybe I’m a bit of a seminar junkie and love to learn, so if I were in it just for the content, that would be enough. But for networking, the combination of common interests and PLENTY of time (with coffee breaks, lunch, cocktail receptions, etc.) is a wonderful opportunity to make deeper connections with people.

In fact, now that I think about it, I actually have a stronger track record of both hiring and being hired by folks I’ve met at multi-day seminars, compared to the usual breakfast or evening events. I’ve also made some good friends too.

One seminar I would highly recommend is the Publishing Seminar on May 31-June 2 in New York City, hosted by Rick Frishman and Fred Gleeck. If you want to be on your way to mini-celebrity-dom and a big passive income stream with a book, e-book, booklet or other infoproduct, then this is the seminar for you.

I've heard both Rick and Fred speak on multiple occasions -- on publicity and infoproduct development & marketing, respectively -- and I have to say that I learn something new every time I listen. Plus, they've assembled a collection of experts to help you reach your publishing goals, including: