Networking Mistake Myopia
Networking Mistake Myopia
Networking is an event to attend and sell my product/service/self.
- Networking is a part of a system; a system by design. Networking is a part of selling. It’s process within selling. On it’s own networking can be anywhere in the process of selling – it could be the beginning, a continuation or the final event that leads someone to believe you have the best solution for their problem. Selling as an event does not usually happen in networking unless other “parts” in the relationship have come before.
All I need to do is network and my business will grow.
-Networking is one part of marketing! A newsletter, direct mail, an online website presence, a signature file at the end of an email, testimonials, a mailing list, press releases, being on a radio or talk show, taking a prospect to lunch, writing articles, asking for referrals, attending a trade show, giving seminars – all of these and a hundred more are marketing activities. Networking is one way to gain attention of those who can buy your product or service to solve a problem they have and help you grow your business.
I networked once and it got me nothing.
-Yes it's an exaggeration. Networking gets you something every time. The mistake is in the idea that networking is an event where the sale happens. The reality is that networking as a process gives many opportunities to help take a product and service to market. Networking is a significant event in a series of events adding up to a marketing plan.
Take off the glasses and bring the true value of networking into sight. You will reduce your frustration and increase your sales along the way.
Networking Mistake Myopia - To learn more about this author, visit Patricia Weber's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
If you are nearsighted you know that without glasses or improvement in the overall health of eyes, seeing in the distance is blurred. Some people approach business networking with the same short-sightedness. Rather than be embarrassed or frustrated with such a perspective, turn each of these three networking mistakes into a better situation.
Networking is an event to attend and sell my product/service/self.
- Networking is a part of a system; a system by design. Networking is a part of selling. It’s process within selling. On it’s own networking can be anywhere in the process of selling – it could be the beginning, a continuation or the final event that leads someone to believe you have the best solution for their problem. Selling as an event does not usually happen in networking unless other “parts” in the relationship have come before.
All I need to do is network and my business will grow.
-Networking is one part of marketing! A newsletter, direct mail, an online website presence, a signature file at the end of an email, testimonials, a mailing list, press releases, being on a radio or talk show, taking a prospect to lunch, writing articles, asking for referrals, attending a trade show, giving seminars – all of these and a hundred more are marketing activities. Networking is one way to gain attention of those who can buy your product or service to solve a problem they have and help you grow your business.
I networked once and it got me nothing.
-Yes it's an exaggeration. Networking gets you something every time. The mistake is in the idea that networking is an event where the sale happens. The reality is that networking as a process gives many opportunities to help take a product and service to market. Networking is a significant event in a series of events adding up to a marketing plan.
Take off the glasses and bring the true value of networking into sight. You will reduce your frustration and increase your sales along the way.
Networking Mistake Myopia - To learn more about this author, visit Patricia Weber's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 | |
 |
No article feedback found. |
| |
Leave Your Feedback |
 | |
| |||
Anne BarrAnne Barr has over 26 years experience in sales and marketing, six years as a franchisee. She has assisted over 367 business owners and purchasers to achieve their goals in career change, transition and exit strategy. She holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association and Board Certified Broker from the Texas Association of Business Brokers. Anne is active in professional organizations, networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. As owner/operator of four successful businesses, Anne has proven people skills and enjoys helping clients find the right "fit" in business ownership. Visit www.FranchiseOpportunitySpecialist.com for more information about me and my company. - Visit Anne Barr's Website |
|||
|
To learn more about the Evan Elite Author Program please contact us. | |||
 | |
|  |
Subscribe to Patricia's articles
 |
|
America's #1 Sales Coach for Introverts, Shy and Reluctant - Being in sales for 30 years, and having success after success as an introvert may not be the norm. I'm here to encourage other introverts to succeed in sales!
|
|
 |
 | |
|
| |
 | |||||||
|
 | ||
|
||
 |
||
 |
||
|
| ||
 |
| Have you written articles that would be of value to entrepreneurs? Become an expert on our site by publishing them! Expose yourself to a wide audience, drive more traffic to your website and get more sales! Click Here for details. |
|
|
 |
| Modeling the Masters: Learn the true secrets behind Walt Disney's business success factors & grow your company! Video produced by Phanta Media |
|
|
 |
"Learn straight from Evan how you can Make a Full Time Income (And More) from a Website"
Click Here To Learn More |
|
|
|
|
Get advice & tips from famous business owners, new articles by entrepreneur experts, my latest website updates, & special sneak peaks at what's to come!
|
|
|
 Building Business Relationships Managing Customer Relationships Capture More Clients Lifestyle and Leadership Working From Home |
|
 | ||
 |
Top Social Business Blogs
Top Social Entrepreneur Blogs | |
 |
Top 50 Blogs For Startups
Top Blogs To Watch In 2009 | |
| ||
 | ||||
| ||||
|
| ||||
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
Email us your ideas on how to make our website more valuable! Thank you Sharon from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for your suggestions to make the newsletter look like the website and profile younger entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez and Sean Combs!
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||