Championship Networking Tip – Build Relationships; Do Not Sell

Build Relationships; Do Not Sell

The greatest misconception about networking is that you are selling. No, no no. As a result, when someone tries to sell you something at a networking or social event, there is something phony about the whole endeavor. If you feel that you’ve been trying to sell yourself or your product in what should be a networking situation, you will probably come across poorly. This is a primary reason to change not only your perspective, but your approach.

There is certainly a time and a place to sell; after all, you are attempting to capture business. But in the beginning: give, and give some more. Offer information, offer assistance. If a relationship blooms, the rewards you reap will be based on those networking seeds you planted.

And, remember, the way we do anything is the way we do everything!

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