Networking

I attended a talk by Joe Pelayo, CEO of Joseph Michaels Inc. last week.  He is now a good friend. The key lesson I learned from him that day is every person you meet becomes your "good friend".

The link to his book on Amazon is http://www.amazon.com/Work-Your-Network-Joe-Pelayo/dp/0977062503

This is a powerful concept of networking from an author of the book called Work Your Network.

Another powerful tool he talked about and we all know about is Linked-in.  It is a good way to connect to others through your key contacts. A lot of business is done through Linked-in. Are you Linked-in?

We need to attend relevant networking events and always carry a stack of business cards.

Comments

[Blake Franklin]

My wife and I believe that networking which is really developing relationships is valueable for our business. We also know it is a method GOD uses to exhort.

[Cynthia Southerby]

Networking is such a huge key to business building. Just like everything else in life God doesn't give us all the pieces of the puzzle. We need others to bring our dreams into reality. I love to meet new people, and make new best friends.

Cynthia

[Grace Carter JCC Alpha]

I know that most of my most valuable contacts have come through networking rather than traditional advertising venues like the phone book, television etc. I spent time in a variety of networking organizations. I got my job in the Bay Area through networking rather than reading the announcement somewhere. In the entreprenurial world, I learned to use it; however, in the world of government work, or even in the Church I have not employed this skill well. This is a good reminder. I have never heard of Linked-In - what is it?

[Ruth Yount- JBC Omega]

We need to be more cognizant of the fact that when we connect with new people/friends, we have the responsibility to nurture that friendship/relationship.

[Teresa Mondragon JBC Omega]

I have been working in a field that is based pretty solidly off networking and I can tell you that networking is a very effective way in getting to know key players in the field. Not only do you get to meet new people and discuss concepts when you network but usually you also find out about companies you really didn't know to much about. One word of caution though...networking may sound easy but you have to focus on doing it. When you go to an event by nature it is so much easier to spend the break or even eat lunch with a friend who is there rather than get to know that new one.

[soraya buitrago JBC Omega class]

This is true regarding networking. I work in insurance and this is very common in the industry. I ask each customer for referrals as well.

[Suzanne Sheffield JBC]

Getting referrals from other people before I venture into anything is vital for me. Word of mouth is far more successful than picking up the telephone book to find someone competent. With referrals I feel more confident and comfortable with transactions. I too pick up business cards so that I can share with others who need the same kind of service or product.

[carolyn Griffin]

You are right on. I need a lot of help in the area of networking, setting goals and carving out time to reflect on my goal. I spend a awful lot of time with busy work. I'm over extened, and feel like most of the time I'm just barely making it through this life. to God be the glory and I press on.

[Belinda Echevarria, Omega JBC]

I believe everyone comes into your life for a reason. You never who that person is or who they can connect you to so it's always important to make a good impression and treat everyone with respect.

[Jean Sutherland]

I think that this sounds a lot like the information you taught us at WJU course on leadership. Networking is a great way to get things done or to find out how to.