10 Questions Great Connectors Ask at Networking Events

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Getting people to open up to you is a great first step, but then, to make a stronger connection you need to keep them talking. So what are the right questions to ask to get others to open up?

10 Questions Great Connectors Ask at Networking Events

1. Tell me about your business. What do you do?

2. What’s the most unique aspect of what you do?

3. What type of client is your least profitable? Why?

4. What is your biggest challenge?

5. What’s the best thing that happened in your business this year?

6. What is your biggest wish for next year?

7. Do you have employees? [If so] what’s the most difficult thing you have to deal with relating to your employees?

8. What is your personal biggest accomplishment so far?

9. What do you hope your biggest accomplishment is in your career?

10. I’d love to refer someone to you. What’s a great client for you?

What do you say to allow others to connect with you and open up?

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Maribeth Kuzmeski, MBA President of Red Zone Marketing Maribeth is the President of the consulting firm, Red Zone Marketing. Maribeth and her firm consult with entrepreneurs on strategic business development, communication strategy and messaging. Maribeth is the author of 4 books including, "Red Zone Marketing: A Playbook for Winning All The Business You Want," has frequently appeared on TV and radio, and has written articles on marketing strategies for hundreds of publications. She regularly speaks to audiences on topics relating to business development, marketing and sales strategies. Maribeth graduated with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University and has an MBA from The George Washington University. She lives in the Chicago, IL area with her husband Rich and 2 children.
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