FANatical Networking5 Slam Dunk Secrets to Successful Networking

Benefits of Networking

Personal

Career

Company

Strategy #1 Shift Your Mindset

Before You Go

Why are you attending? What is the purpose?

What is the goal?

Your Goal

Body language and behaviors should align

with your WHY.

Networking Not Working?✓ Focus on others ✓ Straighten posture ✓ Amp up your eye contact ✓ Open up your arms ✓ Smile (naturally for you) ✓ Sit with new people

Strategy #2 Make It Easy

Meredith

Nice to meet you…see

Hi, I’m Meredith with…

We work with __________ who want to ____________.*

*Growing Your Business by Mark LeBlanc

Strategy #3 Social Media Is Your Secret Weapon

Before The Event✓ Research group ✓ Research attendees • Facebook Page • LinkedIn Groups • Individual social profiles • Online registration list

During The Event✓ Participate in social media • Take photos • Use event hashtag • Check-in online

After The Event✓ Connect on social media ✓ Post your photos ✓ Use the event hashtag ✓ Tag other attendees ✓ Post a testimonial

Strategy #4 Give to Get

Give Your Attention✓ Digital Devices ✓ Distractions ✓ Diatribes

Give Value✓ Connections ✓ Resources ✓ Solutions

Strategy #5 FANatical Follow-Up

Never, ever again email, call or message and ask to pick their brain!

Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up✓ Within a week ✓ Personalize the message ✓ Include your contact information ✓ Add value before you ask for

something

Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up“Pleasure meeting you

today, thought you might be interested in…”

Email Follow-UpEmail Follow-Up“Thought you might like

to meet…”

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Find Your Fan Factor5 Slam Dunk Secrets to Successful Networking