The Benefits of Networking In-Person
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| Stacy Networking at a Dani Johnson Seminar |
With the strong emergence of the internet social media, both
in our personal lives and our professional ones, it is no surprise that more
and more business owners are relying on digital platforms like LinkedIn and
Facebook to help them network with others. With the luxury in which the Internet
makes interacting with colleagues simple, it can be easy to forget how
important meeting and networking face to face really is. It is important to
establish and cultivate relationships to make the most out of your business,
and doing so from behind a computer screen can have you missing out on great
opportunities.
Make a Good First Impression
It is easy for anyone to write a great email that will
impress the person who is reading it, but since everyone has mastered the art
of email communication, chances are that message will not make a lasting
impression. Since the regularity in which people network in person has
diminished in recent years, having a face to face conversation often makes for
a better impression than many people realize. The power of a warm smile and
firm handshake can be the difference between closing a deal and losing out to a
competitor. Not to mention, having a personal interaction with someone will
help to further establish the long-lasting relationships that are often needed
to make any business successful.
Take Relationships to the Next Level
Chances are there are people within your network that you
have only ever communicated with through email or phone conversations. Even
though you may think you know these people, the truth is they are still a
mystery and a lot gets lost in a conversation when it is not face to face.
Networking in-person allows you the unique opportunity to meet people you work
with or want to work with and learn more about them. This is key when it comes
to meeting and building relationships with others in your industry. Being able
to see someone’s reaction to a new product and hearing different inflections in
their voice and mannerisms can let you know a lot about what they are thinking.
Being able to play to their interests in conversation can help to build a
long-lasting relationship, either business or personal.
Make the Time to Take the Time
The excuse that many home or small business owners use for
not networking in person is that they do not have the time between running
their business and personal life. The truth is that networking within your
industry is a huge part of the business’s success, so it is important to make
the time to take the time to network. There is no benchmark
for the amount of time that should be spent networking, but it is also
important to make sure that whatever time you take to do so is meaningful and
focused. Even if you only have a half hour to meet a business colleague for
lunch, take that time and make it personal with them – if they see that you are
focused only on them and the conversation you are having, chances are that 30
minute lunch can turn into a lasting relationship and potential sales boost for
your business.
One of the keys to Stacy O'Quinn's success is in using Dani Johnson training to network and meet new people. This helps to build his
reputation within the niche and has helped in both business and his online
reputation. If you would like to learn more about Stacy and how he can help you
using Dani Johnson training techniques, click here.
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