One-to-one calls and Zooms are the best (only!) way to develop substantive relationships that can lead to introductions. Don’t ignore the impact of having an individual conversation. It’s where the networking REALLY happens! And meet Debra Dixon-Anderson, President of Light of Gold PR.
Spectrum Designs is a business with a social mission: to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum lead full and productive lives through the world of work. Through their separate enterprises — Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, and Spectrum Suds — they create opportunities for employment, empowerment, and growth. Spectrum is a member of Adrian’s Network and […]
Networking is all about members helping members. Here’s how: Introductions to potential clients Introductions to referral sources Introductions to people that have the same hobby Provide subject matter expertise Discounts Cross-blogging opportunities Partner on projects Have vetted business resources to recommend Marketing intelligence None of this happens fast. Relationships must be built and it takes […]
What a great meeting. This was out first Long Island in-person networking meeting since Covid made us resort to ZOOM. We kept the group small but what we lacked in numbers at the table, we made up for in energy, enthusiasm, and the sharing of connections. WE’RE BACK!!!!!!!!
And, we’re back. Our first in-person meeting was a huge success, and we’re ready for more. Sharing information, ideas, contacts, and lots and lots of laughs, we emerged from our Zoom cocoons and sat around a “real” table. Marvelous!
My mom was a bookkeeper yet I know that she never considered it a career. I can’t say that I thought of her as a role model when I launched my company but now I realize how alike we are. Sweat the Small StuffMy mom was always a stickler for details & she was a […]
Covid isn’t 100% done with us yet, but yesterday I decided I was done with it. Wearing a mask and being careful about social distancing, I made my way into Manhattan where I had the pleasure of meeting up with several members of Adrian’s Network. Lunch with Steve Percudani (Presti & Naegele) and Schellie Percudani […]
Networking is networking is networking is networking. Except when it’s not. It’s not networking when you connect and immediately, not 20 seconds in, pitch your product or service. It’s not networking when you engage in a little networking one-on-one and you have not a single question, nor a single line of talk, about anything other […]
Networking plays an integral role in our business building landscape and this is true for providers of professional services as well as for printers, web designers, coaches and so on. Perhaps it wasn’t always the case, but there is an increasing need for professionals to be visible in the marketplace. Networking can help you to […]