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Friday, February 22, 13

“First of all I want to thank my connect, the most important person with all due respect”

Jay-Z

Affirmation: I am grateful



Intention / Objective


Agenda 1. Focus (Your Game Plan)

2. Engage Early (Reaching Out)

3. Attend (At an Event)

4. Follow-up (Keeping it going)


Heads and TailsFriday, February 22, 13

Who is this guy?







Insert picture that represents work (sports, intel, etc.)







Why should I listen to this guy?


Networking began:


Networking got me:


Networking got me:


Networking got me:


Networking got me:


Networking allowed me:






What is Networking?


Insert slide of pen


Insert slide of pen


Insert slide of pen


Networking defined


Net-working redefined


Agenda 1. Focus (Your Game Plan)

2. Engage (Reaching Out)

3. Attend (At the Event)

4. Follow-up (Keeping it going)


Focus


4 Questions


Why am I going?


What is the bigger picture?


Who can help?


What do I need to learn?


Know your own story

Know your own story


“Thank you for asking. I work with [Target Market], who are [problem they are facing]. I help them [Results you get them]. I do this through [what methods / tools you use].”


“Thank you for asking. I work with...[Conference Organizers], who are...[ looking for their conference to

build community and connection]. I help them...[create a holistic networking approach for their attendees that takes into account before, during and after the conference]. I do

this through...[white label programs are customized for their audience].”


Engage


“They should teach it in every school, it’s the A-B-Y; Always

Be You”

Mos Def

Affirmation: I have something to offer in every situation


What’s in the way?

Insert a pic of an obstacle or difficulty

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I can’t write...


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#WDS201146

Me


#WDS201146

JennyMe


#WDS201146

Jenny

Dave

Me


#WDS201146

JennyNatalie

Dave

Me


What do I have to offer?

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✓Work

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✓Work✓Hobby

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✓Work✓Hobby✓Education

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✓Work✓Hobby✓Education✓Network

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2 Questions / Concerns

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2 Questions / Concerns1. Who do I connect with?

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2 Questions / Concerns1. Who do I connect with?2. What do I say?

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Organizers

Flickr Photo: Run With Scissors

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Speakers51

Flickr Photo: Mark Goldstein/IRC


Participants52


Attend


“Why try to fit in when you a stand out”

Joe Budden

Affirmation: I stand out with pride


Preparation

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Flickr Photo: Jenny Downing

Preparation



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Flickr Photo: Jenny Downing

Mindset



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Positive


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Service59


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Faith60


Be Someone...


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Tips to Remember


Ambassador’s Top Tips

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”✓ Networking disconnect

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”✓ Networking disconnect✓ Be able to follow-up

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”✓ Networking disconnect✓ Be able to follow-up✓ Take care

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”✓ Networking disconnect✓ Be able to follow-up✓ Take care✓ Your garden

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Ambassador’s Top Tips✓ 2 questions (passion / challenge)✓ It’s okay to leave✓ It’s okay to join✓ Remember names✓ Handsfree✓ Keep your card✓ No “small talk”✓ Networking disconnect✓ Be able to follow-up✓ Take care✓ Your garden✓ BE HUMAN!

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Leverage Technology

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Leverage Technology1. Twitter

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2. Hashtag(s)

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2. Hashtag(s)

3. Apps (Card Munch, Evernote Hello, QR Codes)

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Action Step(s)1. Fill out Attend spreadsheet2. Attend a local event and put what you’ve learned

into action.


Follow-up


“Treat my first like my last and my last like my first”

Jay-Z

Affirmation: I give each person I meet the attention they deserve


Flickr Photo: redfoxinict

Why Does It Matter?Friday, February 22, 13

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/redfoxinict/

Flickr Photo: bigvalleystrider

What Gets In The Way?Friday, February 22, 13

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When To Follow-Up?Friday, February 22, 13

What To Say?Friday, February 22, 13

Flickr Photo: ListenLogic

How Do I Keep It Going?Friday, February 22, 13

http://www.flickr.com/photos/listenlogic/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/listenlogic/

How Do I Keep It Going?

Mike: Hey Jennifer, saw this article in Entrepreneur magazine called, "Regimens with rewards-cashing in on high tech fitness" that I thought you would like. It's on pg.27 of the July issue.


How Do I Keep It Going?

Jenn: “Thanks, Mike, I love that you thought of me. I'm working on getting my hands on it now.”


Just SITFriday, February 22, 13

Leverage Technology

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Leverage Technology1. Facebook, Linkedin

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Leverage Technology1. Facebook, Linkedin2. A favorite Pen

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Leverage Technology1. Facebook, Linkedin2. A favorite Pen3. Quotable Cards

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Leverage Technology1. Facebook, Linkedin2. A favorite Pen3. Quotable Cards4. Stationary

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Leverage Technology1. Facebook, Linkedin2. A favorite Pen3. Quotable Cards4. Stationary5. Stay in touch stamps

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Action Step(s)1. Create social media frequency list2. Fill out feedback form


“Every human is an opportunity to help and to be helped”

Keith Ferrazzi


Introducing“Rock, Beats Scissors”


Rock Beats Scissors-Look for where you have some kind of connection

-Look at the board for areas where what you have to offer(W.H.E.N) matches someones “Business Challenge.”


“Long after the conference has concluded it’s the connections that continue.”

T: @AmbassadorBruny

W: TheNewArtOfConferenceNetworking

E: [email protected]

Get this presentation, conference networking

tips and tech tools here:bit.ly/bitnetworking


You are in the right place. Welcome. Please…

1. Fill out an index card with your biggest networking challenge

2. Fill out the information on the sheets around the room (it will all make sense in a minute...I promise)


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