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Great Networking Tips from the Relationship Masters Academy

Written by: Keith Ferrazzi

Article Overview: I crowd-sourced this week's newsletter among the RMA class by asking them for their BEST networking tips. We got hundreds, but picked the top ten for today's tip and finished the list with one of my own.

Great Networking Tips from the Relationship Masters Academy

I crowd-sourced this week's newsletter among the RMA class by asking them for their BEST networking tips. We got hundreds, but picked the top ten for today's tip and finished the list with one of my own.

Great Networking Tips from the Relationship Masters Academy 1. The best advice I received recently was on e-mail etiquette. I was coached never to use the word "I" until the third sentence. It sounds harder than you think. After about five revisions I finally nailed it, sent the cold e-mail to the most prominent attorney in the county who I had never met, got the lunch meeting 1st request, and walked out of a 90 minute meeting with a retainer check in hand. That never happened in the short 8 years of my business. So, stay away from "I" ! - Eric Frazer

2. My best networking tip is volunteering yourself to the top. The power of serving a community or faith based organization puts networking connections and relationships on a different level. Although it doesn't generate any income for me directly, volunteering has given me the opportunity to meet new people, nurture new relationships, and build my referral network. I'd highly recommend it! - JP Finnell

3. The best networking advice I ever received was from my late mother, who told me that if I wanted to have a good time I would. She's right. - Lucy

4. Never take counsel from your fears. Whenever I was called in to see someone, I always made a point to tell myself that it was because I had done something wonderful, so that I would walk into any meeting with a positive attitude. Even if the discussion turned out to be negative, I was so positive that I remained strong and could deal with the situation. - Sam B. Bruce

5. My best networking advice comes from my four-year-old son. START WITH A COMPLIMENT. Whenever he wants me to carry him (or do anything for him) he simply starts with a compliment. "Daddy you are strong, will you carry me up the stairs?" I could have another one of my kids already in my arms with bags of groceries, but I will find a way to carry him since he complimented my abilities. I have practiced this a few times in my professional networks and it has worked with great success. - Luke Thompson

For the rest of the tips (including my own), head to the blog!

Warmest,

Keith

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