One-to-One Zoom Networking When In-Person Isn’t Convenient

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

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 […]

Members Helping Members

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 […]

Masks On, Masks Off. It Was A Fabulous Re-entry to In-Person Networking

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!!!!!!!!

Business Lessons Learned From My Mom: Happy Mother’s Day

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 […]

Getting Back To Business

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, Except When It’s Not

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 […]