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A.)  What is Networking? Networking is the art of engaging then connecting in order to build a mutually beneficial business relationship.

B.) What is the #1 Best Method to Networking? Giving something that is valuable to the person you wish to network with, giving that value continuously, and giving without asking for anything in return

C.) How do you identify things of value you can give away?  6 Steps to Identifying your value give-aways:

1. Make a list of your accomplishments

2. Make a list of your skill sets

3. Make a list of your contacts of influence

4. Survey your 3 lists and identify things people would consider valuable that you can give-away

5. Identify methods to deliver this value

6. Create a plan to execute the delivery of your value give-aways

 

 

 
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6 Comments on Networking Defined, Best Method Described, Your Value "Give-Away" Identified

I'm not sure I'd be writing all the details about networking, but I would deffinitely offer all that I can by making myself, my knowledge and my expertise available. And you're right, we shouldn't do that expecting something in return. The entire concept is based on giving!

08/25/2008 10:54 PM by Meli Gerogianis, e-PRO (Keller Williams Realty)

Meli, I am not sure if I follow you. Are you saying that you think writing the details is a bad idea because it should be kept a secret? Or are you saying that you don't think that writing out the details will give you an idea of what value you have to give to others? I do agree that the concept of networking begins with giving.

I hope that you gained some value or insight into the process. Thanks for joining the conversation!

dean

 

08/25/2008 11:47 PM by Dean Guadagni (Inner Architect; Inner Architect Media)

Dean - what a concept giving something away WITHOUT expecting anything in return. I think the outline here of networking is ideal. Thanks for sharing.

08/27/2008 01:34 PM by Jan Marie MacMillan (Century 21 Winnersville)

Jan Marie, this is not something I invented nor is it new. Yet it seems every meeting or event I attend people want from me without giving first, people need to benefit first before considering giving first, or people just sales pitch info dump me into submission. That is not everyone but it is the goal or definition people have of networking in more than half of the people I meet. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you come back and read more!

dean

08/27/2008 03:18 PM by Dean Guadagni (Inner Architect; Inner Architect Media)

Jan Marie, this is not something I invented nor is it new. Yet it seems every meeting or event I attend people want from me without giving first, people need to benefit first before considering giving first, or people just sales pitch info dump me into submission. That is not everyone but it is the goal or definition people have of networking in more than half of the people I meet. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you come back and read more!

dean

08/27/2008 03:18 PM by Dean Guadagni (Inner Architect; Inner Architect Media)

Jan Marie, this is not something I invented nor is it new. Yet it seems every meeting or event I attend people want from me without giving first, people need to benefit first before considering giving first, or people just sales pitch info dump me into submission. That is not everyone but it is the goal or definition people have of networking in more than half of the people I meet. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you come back and read more!

dean

08/27/2008 03:19 PM by Dean Guadagni (Inner Architect; Inner Architect Media)

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