In the fast-paced world of business, success is often intertwined with connections. Enter the realm of business networking, a strategic approach that transcends mere socializing. This practice is the secret sauce for many thriving entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and enterprises. Enter Adrian’s Network!!!! Here are the core benefits that make business networking an indispensable tool for success. […]
I’m not a LinkedIn guru or coach, but here’s what my forays on the platform have taught me: 1. Authenticity First: Share what you know genuinely.2. Relationship Over Sales: Focus on connections, not transactions.3. Value Creation: Contribute and provide value to your network.4. Friendship Matters: Forge genuine connections.5. Embrace the Journey: Enjoy the LinkedIn experience.6. […]
In a recent small networking Zoom session, what started as a casual meeting transformed into an unexpected master class on Facebook ads and best practices in social media. The session was led by A’s Netter Christina Shaw who generously shared valuable tips and tactics to leverage social media effectively. What unfolded was a testament to […]
At Adrian’s Network, we believe that effective networking is more than just seeking out your next immediate client or transaction. It’s about fostering genuine relationships that transcend the boundaries of conventional business interactions. We understand that networking isn’t just a series of events or meetings; it’s a dynamic process of building connections and nurturing relationships […]
As we work to build our businesses, one truth remains constant: the power of connections. Welcome to our community, Adrian’s Network—a haven for fostering relationships, exchanging ideas, and forging alliances. I’m happy to restate and share the unparalleled value that networking holds and the remarkable journey it unfolds within our community. Why Network? At its […]
Pouring rain, a noisy street corner in NYC with throngs of people hurrying by and the sound of blaring horns in the background. Not exactly the optimal place to run a networking Zoom, but so I did because (drum roll please), you do what you have to do🙂 Caught with back to back meetings, I […]
“Do you know a (Fill in the type of business, such as web designer, life coach, CPA, etc)?” When you respond and offer up a name, it feels good, but it isn’t proactive networking. Proactive networking occurs when you see possible business synergies between two individuals, and not because they had an immediate need and asked for […]
People often tell me I’m someone who “knows everyone.” I’m flattered to hear this, of course, but it isn’t true. Not even close. Sometimes I even think this is an excuse to avoid introducing me to others, an easy escape since I know everyone and there are no more introductions or connections to make. It […]
It makes sense, right? People enjoy being social, breaking bread, sharing stories and so Adrian’s Network provides these opportunities regularly. Dinner and lunch meetings, cocktail get-togethers that grow into more than just drinks, events at people’s homes (learning how to make dumplings at Christina’s Shaw’s place comes right to mind!), pizza crawls (thank you Rob […]
You have to eat so why don’t you do it with some of your networking community and have the opportunity to share information, insights, and your subject matter expertise. Oh yeah, and have fun too! That’s exactly what some members of the Adrian’s Network community did yesterday, and what a productive and enjoyable lunch it […]