Beyond the Business Card: Effective Strategies for 1:1 Networking Success
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Today we're diving into the art of successful 1:1 networking. Many of us have been part of leads groups or networking events where the goal is to connect with other business owners over coffee or a drink. But how can you ensure these meetings are not just about exchanging business cards, but also about building meaningful connections? Here are five tips for a successful 1:1 networking meeting."
TIP 1: Listen with Intent
Successful networking is a dynamic interplay between conversation and attentive listening. It transcends mere verbal exchange, encompassing a genuine curiosity in the intricacies of others' businesses and life experiences. When engaging in networking meetings, it's essential to adopt a mindset of authentic interest in the person across from you. This involves asking open-ended questions that invite meaningful dialogue and actively...
Life & Business Coach
Leigh Wilson
Founder & CEO Focus Forward Business Design
Leigh Wilson is an award-winning Idaho business owner whose passion is taking the complexities of high-level business achievement models and combining that with personal lifestyle and advancement techniques to form a success model that is unlike any in the industry. She has helped countless business owners take their businesses to a level that they had never envisioned. Having come from the world of elite athletics drive, determination and discipline have been a foundation for her as she has grown her business opportunities to massive levels and now relishes helping others define their success. Leigh has been the founder, owner, and operator of 7 different high-level businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Each of these businesses were extremely different industries, proving her models and strategies work across any business platform. She currently owns Boise’s Best Real Estate and Focus Forward Business Design, having sold, or expanded her other 5 companies. In 2016 Leigh was honored with the Women and Children’s Alliance “Tribute to Women and Industry” award “which honors women who have excelled in their fields and made significant contributions to industry in execution, managerial and professional roles.” She is a “Certified John Maxwell Coach, Teacher and Speaker” “Knowledge, Integrity = Peace of Mind” is her business driver.