I’m thinking of joining the Master Builder’s Association in King County. Does anyone have experience with them? Thoughts? Good networking group?
Posts Tagged ‘tip’
Master Builder’s Association – thoughts?
October 22nd, 2010Free! 300 plus networking meeting coming up
October 18th, 2010On Nov. 1, I am attending a 300 plus networking meeting in Lynnwood. Bring your business cards and 30 second commercial and get prepared to meet people.
The key to this meeting is the follow up. After the meeting, send a thank you card and then call within a week to set up an appointment. When you have 300 plus people, you can’t sell anything. You just want to meet them and find something in common with them or better yet some problem they are having so that you can set an appointment to help them out.
Let me know if you want to go so I can register you. It’s Free!
Two tips to get referrals
May 25th, 2010First tip – give out referrals yourself. Look at your business and find a way to find out what your customers need. Maybe you can’t solve it for them, but you can give them a name of someone who can and let them know they will be calling.
Second tip – become the expert in your field. It’s not who you know, it is who knows you. Make sure you have a good reputation and that people can trust you. Overtime this will pay off big for you.
I’ve already met you – now what?
May 18th, 2010I recently attended two networking groups where people kept asking the question, I’ve already talked to you, now what?
If you attend several networking meetings you’ll see that some of them have the same people who attend over and over again. So the question is, do you ignore them and only talk to the people you don’t know or do you go talk with them again?
For me, it’s a great opportunity to get to know the person better. Networking is about:
- building long term relationships
- finding ways to give referrals
- growing your own business
If you keep seeing the same people, you know they are committed to their business. You also have an opportunity to learn more about them and deepen the relationship (which will make it easier to refer them to others and easier for them to refer people to you.)
Three tips to acheive your goal
April 21st, 2010A good friend, Beth Neibert, let me borrow a book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. I’ve been slowly reading it, and came across a section I really liked. I thought I would share.
Eker says, “The first time you tried something new, was it comfortable or uncomfortable?” The answer has to be uncomfortable. I think it’s human nature to do anything the first time and not have it comfortable. He talks about expanding your comfort zone. Most people will not grow and develop their skills unless they choose to be uncomfortable or they are forced to be uncomfortable.
Tip 1 – do something uncomfortable. (it helps if you make it your goal)
Tip 2 – Practice it. The more you do it, the more comfortable you will be. Personally, I still have to do somethings that I’m not comfortable with; however, I recognize the discomfort and do it anyway.
Tip 3 – When you do be comfortable, it is a clear signal to expand again (do something else that is new) or push yourself even further.
2.5 Tips for Building Relationships
April 13th, 2010I attended the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce networking meeting last week. The host made the comment about setting a goal of setting one appointment during the event. I thought a lot about this and he was absolutely correct. As we did the speed networking event, I started to look for an opportunity to set an appointment. One came up that was not expected and I jumped at the chance. I’m not sure if it will go anywhere, but we’ll see. In addition, we had some serious discussions about how to build relationships. Here are my 2.5 tips from that discussion.
Tip 1 – Be a regular. People want to see your face. So many times, someone will show up and then never be seen again. You need to attend regularly so people get to see you.
Tip 2 – Don’t go after business at the first meeting. Listen. Talk. Be genuine. Get to know the other person, and let them get to know you. Set up a meeting outside of the networking event to get to know each other better (sounds like dating!).
Tip 2.5 – Have a follow up strategy in place to go after the business. This is one area that I have been developing personally. My follow up strategy isn’t perfect yet, but I’m working on it. The only thing I’m consistent in right now is a Thank you card I send to each new person I meet. It can be better, which is why I’m working on it.
If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
Duvall Welcome Bags – Three tips for success (Event)
April 6th, 2010Miss out on the last Welcome Bag? Would you like to maximize your return on the next Welcome Bag? Come learn how you can make the most of your advertising dollar with the Duvall Welcome Bag. At this meeting you will learn:
1. What people want
2. What people don’t want
3. How to make your item stand out from the crowd
Join us on Tuesday, April 13, 6 p.m. at the Laurel Tree to learn the Three Best Tips on how to make your advertising dollar work for you!
The Duvall Welcome Bag is hand delivered to individuals who buy a home in the Duvall and Carnation area. The delivery team welcomes the person into the community and answers any questions about the area. In addition, the team invites the person to look at the items in the Welcome Bag.
Funny tips for your next business card!
April 1st, 2010I cracked up when I saw this video. Thank you Scott Thomas for sending it my way. Some valid points are made in this video – what does your business card say about you?
I’ve thought about redoing my business card and turning it into a coin. A little easier on the pocket book than this guy’s card and still unique.
Why join (You fill in the blank)?
March 10th, 2010I get the question all the time. Should I join rotary? Chamber? Lions club? You name it. The other question quickly comes from those who have joined something, why should I stay a member of X?
“You get what you put into it!” It doesn’t matter what organization you join. What matters is your participation in the organization.
The more active you are, the more people will come to know you. The more people who know you, the bigger your network becomes. Last week, I attended a Chamber 101 meeting put on by the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce. Participation was the biggest emphasis, and I agreed.
