Gosh, sometimes I feel like I just hammer away at the same message. Or maybe I drill away at it, but my drill bit is dull.The message is:
Networking is not sales!
Simple message, but I guess not easy to understand or implement.
In the last couple weeks, I actually used that message during a presentation. My contact for this group later told me that the most important information she got from the talk was, "Networking is not sales." I asked her if that was a new concept. She replied that she was sure she sort of understood it, but until I said it, she had never really thought about it.
One other person I met with said that he was so happy with our meeting because it seemed like I was interested in him as a person, as opposed to a warm body to sell to.
As I said before, "Networking is not sales."
So, taking the bull by the horns, I am having buttons made that say just that. I hope that a few other people might want to wear them too.
Keep posted!
When I get them, I will share them with all of you through this blog.
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I want one when you get them!
I've been wearing one for a week that says, "I'm Too Sexy to Vote." Everyone looks at the badge then looks at me then looks at the badge again . . . So I have to explain "it's a joke!!!!!!"
So your badge will be like mine - I'll have to explain it.
Hi Debby,
Just wanted to say that I've started reading your blog. I'm wondering if you have heard about the book, "What Men Don't Tell Women About Business". I heard the guy (Chris Flett) on the Today Show and thought you probably have already heard of him. I'm wondering what your thoughts were. He seems to be really taking on the 'Old Boys Club". I just emailed him, but haven't heard back.
Anyway, keep up the great writing.
Best,
Bihter.
Hi Debby,
Just wanted to say that I've started reading your blog. I'm wondering if you have heard about the book, "What Men Don't Tell Women About Business". I heard the guy (Chris Flett) on the Today Show and thought you probably have already heard of him. I'm wondering what your thoughts were. He seems to be really taking on the 'Old Boys Club". I just emailed him, but haven't heard back.
Anyway, keep up the great writing.
Best,
Bihter.
Hi Bihter, Yes, I have heard of Chris Flett. He spoke at our annual Women's Entrepreneural Network annual business conference last year. While his message is good, I was put off by his delivery. Just my take.
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Hi Debby,
I've been doing some additional research on the author, Chris Flett, that I talked about on my last comment. His company is "GhostCEO" (www.GhostCEO.com) and his book is a bestseller. I found it on Amazon here. Anyway, he was in the NY Times last Sunday under the "Career Couch" and he makes reference to women's blogs like yours so I thought you might like to connect. I'd like to see you interview him and see what he's all about. I saw on another blog he was a guest blogger. His email is: chris@ghostceo.com
Best wishes,
Bihter.
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