This fun presentation is excellent for teach business networking groups the value each individual brings, as well as the collective value of the group. Using a "magic" wallet, an old, worn business card, and $37 in various dollar bills, business networkers can identify their current value and what level of value they would like to achieve.
3. THE “MAGIC” WALLET
The Magic Wallet is a representation of your business networking group and the
value it contains. Inside the magic wallet we will find a few items that represent a
business networker and their stages of value to the group.
5. THE OLD, WORN BUSINESS CARD
Represents the new person to the networking group. A person who may or may not
have any interest in joining, but is apparently there to try to get business as quickly
as possible.
7. THE OLD $1 BILL
Represents the person who has started to come to the business networking group
on a regular basis, where group members are now getting familiar with this potential
member.
9. THE NEW $1 BILL
Represents a new member to the group, a person who has the growing potential of
someone who may be able to use services of other members, but someone who
may possibly be able to get business from other members as well.
11. THE NEW $5 BILL
Represents a member who has used the services of the other members of the
business networking group. This person shows commitment to the group and trust
of other member’s services. This person also meets with other members outside of
the group.
13. THE NEW $10 BILL
Represents the a business networker who uses many services of members in the
group. This person has been a member of the group for a longer period, is no longer
considered “new”, and receives referrals from other group members. This person
also shares business referrals among the group members.
15. THE NEW $20 BILL
Represents the ultimate business networker. Not only does this person have the
value of an avid networker, but this person also attracts others into business
networking, to the group, and inspires others to become more valuable business
networkers.
16. What is your value?
Each of you has a value, to each other and to the
group. Build relationships, refer business, receive
business, and stay committed.
Starting this fun activity requires $37 in cash (dollar bills or notes), but costs nothing. Your fellow networkers walk away with a great understanding of their roles and the value each of them brings to the group. You get to keep your $37 and benefit from an inspired networking group, ready to take their collective networking to the next level.
The Magic Wallet - Pull your “magic” wallet out of your pocket or purse and open it up to see what might be found inside. The business card and denominated bills represent the stages that each business networker goes through as part of your group or chapter.
The Magic Wallet is a representation of your business networking group and the value it contains. Inside the magic wallet we will find a few items that represent a business networker and their stages of value to the group.
Take out the old, worn business card.
The Old, Worn Business Card - Represents the new person to the networking group. A person who may or may not have any interest in joining, but is apparently there to try to get business as quickly as possible. Put the business card back in the wallet.
Take out the old $1 bill.
The Old $1 Bill - Represents the person who has started to come to the business networking group on a regular basis, where group members are now getting familiar with this potential member. Put the old dollar back in the wallet.
Take out the new $1 dollar bill.
The New $1 Bill - Represents a new member to the group, a person who has the growing potential of someone who may be able to use services of other members, but someone who may possibly be able to get business from other members as well. Put the new dollar bill back in the wallet.
Take out the new $5 dollar bill.
The New $5 Bill - Represents a member who has used the services of the other members of the business networking group. This person shows commitment to the group and trust of other member’s services. This person also meets with other members outside of the group. Put the $5 bill back in the wallet.
Take out the new $10 bill.
The New $10 Bill - Represents the a business networker who uses many services of members in the group. This person has been a member of the group for a longer period, is no longer considered “new”, and receives referrals from other group members. This person also shares business referrals among the group members. Put the $10 bill back in the wallet.
Now, take out the new $20 bill.
The New $20 Bill - Represents the ultimate business networker. Not only does this person have the value of an avid networker, but this person also attracts others into business networking, to the group, and inspires others to become more valuable business networkers. You can put away the $20 bill and close your wallet.
From this point on, it is up to you and all members to motivate themselves and inspire the membership to increase the dollar amount and bring value to the group as a whole. It is hard to be a $10 among $1’s and way more fun to be a $20 among $10’s, but you have to be willing to put in the effort to get there.