4. Agenda
• Before networking
• Connecting with a purpose
• Overcoming fear
• Nuts & bolts of effective networking
• Networking in the digital world
• Key Points
• Q&A
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5. Before networking
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Do you know what
business you are
in?
Do you know how
you can benefit the
group?
What do these
people need?
7. The mindset of powerful networking
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Powerful
Networking
Focuses on
person, not
results
Is transformed
by our view of
those we
serve
When service
is above self
8. Overcoming fears
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Rejection
- Seek to give, not receive
- Be yourself
Unprepared
- Take time planning before event
- Have a strategic mindset and goals
Guilt &
Regret
- Be motivated
- Believe in product or company
9. Nuts & Bolts of networking
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Answer the 5 “W’s” and How
Are you able to commit?
Understand your messaging
Targeted activity
Consistency
10. Do you know what to
do?
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