How to Get Started on Your Strategy Today

 

 

When many professionals think of networking, they think of the end game as finding a new job … While this can be true, many miss the opportunity to network to find prospects, therefore helping to fuel revenue growth … It may seem like an obsolete concept to many during a time when social isolation is the law, but don’t dismiss it so easily …

 

Turn your in-person networking to online

Hear me out.

Yes, there are limited opportunities to network in person right now … Events and public gatherings have been canceled (for good reason) and most professionals that can, are working from home …

But our governments aren’t stopping us from networking … Many are sending out the opposite message – although we cannot network and connect in-person, we’re encouraged to use digital channels and tools to stay connected … We’ve been encouraged to phone or video call our friends, families, colleagues and why not … even potential business prospects …

 

Your strategy will change, but digital networking follows the same principals

Reaching out and networking with people virtually can seem a little odd and maybe even overwhelming at first … You probably won’t make the same type of connection with someone online as you would in person, there will be some differences …

It will most likely take a little longer, you will need to find initial common ground (hint: a global pandemic is a great conversation starting point as long as you’re genuine), and you might strike out a few times before getting the flow of it …

But trust me, networking to fill your pipeline can be beneficial … And I encourage all Small Business Owners to continue prospecting efforts while social distancing continues … We’re in unprecedented times and our generation is facing an uphill economic battle … But, we can do this!

 

Get started:

Checking out online groups, forums and communities …

Getting familiar with a video chat tool like Google Hangouts,
Zoom, Skype or FaceTime … (and there are others)

Thinking about how you could provide value … Remember, networking
is about finding value from the conversation from BOTH sides …

 

 

We’re all in this together and everyone is facing tough times ahead … If you want to learn more about networking strategies, let’s talk …