I don’t know why 10 – perhaps it is 12 or 7, but over the next several months, I’ll try to explore 10 areas where you can sharpen the sword and improve your networking ability. It is always convicting when I review topics like this because as I’m writing, I’m failing. The key is to wake up tomorrow and try again.
1. Be an encourager – what did you notice about somebody that you can use to send them a note of encouragement.
2. Follow-up – when you get an introduction or lead, follow-up with the person who made that introduction.
3. Interesting read – ideas rule. When you find something that you know is relevant to others, pass it on.
4. Connections – are you connecting different individuals in your network to one another? You never know who needs somebody you know.
5. Give thanks – never let a favor go un rewarded, even if it is just a short note.
6. Important dates – remember the important dates in people’s lives.
7. Travel tips – everyone enjoys a travel tip, a cool hotel or a great restaurant.
8. Christmas in July – why stay in touch only during the winter holidays?
9. Messages – answer them promptly!
10. Quick notes – paper is not dead yet! Write a short note.
This is a quick list that we will explore together. If you are serious about networking then you need to be serious about having a plan to stay in touch and nurture your network. Nurture marketing is a term that has been used to describe the process of staying in touch without selling. I’d like to say this top 10 will help you in Nurture Networking. Good luck!
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