Why are you networking? As in anything in life, people tend to be more effective and enthusiastic when they understand why they are doing things. I believe the fundamental reason we give up our precious time to attend business-related events is to spot the ‘ahaa moment’. It’s that moment when someone says something and you think…

1. Guy FlemmingwithdignityMemorialyourfuneral preplanningspecialistscall guy beforeyou die(704) 854-9521
The Goood Guys Networking Plan
1. Purpose: Why do I want to network? What’s my goal?
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2. KeyConnections:Whomdo I needinmy networktoreachmy goal?
Who? Why? How?
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To maximize interactions, prepare a short list of questions to ask to learn more about others and uncover
potential value you can provide.
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3. NEW PLACES TO GO:_______________________________________________________________________
a. NETWORKS TO ATTEND: __________________________________________________________________
b. Publicappearancestomake: ______________________________________________________________
4. Introduction message:What’smy value statement?(Elevatorstatement) seeattachmentfor
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5. KeyActions: How shouldIfocusmy time?
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6. Ongoing activities________________________________________________________________________
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7. Follow-up and follow-through
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Results/Actual
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2. Guy FlemmingwithdignityMemorialyourfuneral preplanningspecialistscall guy beforeyou die(704) 854-9521
GUYS networking event planning worksheet
Name of event _________________________Type of event_________________________ Cost ________
Brief Description____________________________________________________________________________
Date(s)_________ Length of event______ Location_________________________________Parking_________
Event coordinator(s)_________________________________________ Contact info_____________________
Additional. Info._____________________________________________________________________________
Check list of possible materials to bring to event
Business cards Written personal introduction Brochures/flier
Event evaluation Door prize Program
Invitation Calendar Other_________________
Goals
New Contacts____ RE-Contacts____ Cards/info given out____ Cards collected ____ App. set____ Referrals ____JV____ Door prize give_______
Approx. number of attendee’s ______
Benefits Received:
 Upcoming events/opportunities discovered:
 New ideas:_________________________________________________________________________
 Materials collected: __________________________________________________________________
 New knowledge or skills:______________________________________________________________
 Gifts or prizes received:_______________________________________________________________
 Recognition, awards, exposure:_________________________________________________________
 Key contacts/introductions:____________________________________________________________
 Other: _____________________________________________________________________________
Results/Actual
New Contacts____ RE-Contacts____ Cards/info given out____ Cards collected ____ App. set____ Referrals ____JV____ Door prize _________
Rating scale: 1. Eecellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor
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Overall value ____
Based on the value I received, YES / NO I plan to attend this event in the future.