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Where should I go to network?

April 7, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 7 Comments

So we have come to the last topic from week one of the 30 days of Coffee Tea You and Me. I’m sure that you are wondering why we are ending the week on a Tuesday (actually the final topic from week one will be posted on Thursday when the Coach answers the upcoming question), that is because the event of Coffee Tea You and Me is on a Friday. So we are moving in sync with the actual event of Coffee Tea You and Me.

Today I want to get some feedback from you guys about locations that you go to network. Much like what we discussed yesterday about groups that we can go to in order to network, there are also places which aren’t “networking events” that we can become a part of.

What are some places that you have had opportunity to network in? Hit us up in the comments below. Be sure to be on the mailing list to get Coach Powell’s answer two days from now :). And as always, practice your networking skills by sharing this discussion with your fellow colleagues!

Filed Under: 30 Days of Coffee Tea You and Me Tagged With: business opportunity, coach powell, Coffee Tea You and Me, networking, networking places

Networking Groups

April 6, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 2 Comments

Finding the right networking groups is not always just an easy process of finding the nearest business chamber and signing up. Networking is a very complex beast which rears its presence in many different types of groups and organizations.

I know that when I got started with networking (as we briefly talked about in Friday’s community question) I didn’t really have a plan as to where I should be going to network. All I knew was that in some rough sense: networking = business. So what did I do? I “shotgunned” it and visited as many networking events as I possibly could. It was expensive and tiring to say the least! However, I have managed to slow down and target my networking a bit more (as Marvin discussed in his answer on how to differentiate an advanced networker from a novice). Now I am looking for networking groups on a fairly regular basis, but I am often looking for networking opportunities when “networking” isn’t attached to the title. “Mixers,” “Networking luncheons,” etc, don’t always prove to be great networking events for me because they are often filled with people that I’d rather buy from! I want to be in a spot where my customers are socializing. That way I’ll be more inclined to sell or make connections, than to purchase!

While we wait for the Coach to answer this question (remember that you need to be part of the mailing list in order to get the Coach’s answer to this question) what are some networking groups that you have found useful for your own networking? Post them to the comments below!

Filed Under: 30 Days of Coffee Tea You and Me Tagged With: coach powell, networking, networking diversity, networking groups

Networking with the end in mind

April 3, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 6 Comments

Networking is such a complex thought process, yet such a beautifully simple system. Today I want your input on what makes networking easier when you plan it from the end result to where you are at the beginning. This is a complex idea but it going to make the rest of your networking so much easier.

Have you ever planned a networking situation from the end result towards the beginning? Did it work when you actually executed the plan? Post your comments on this concept in the comments below! :).

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How to position yourself as the go-to person within your network

April 2, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 8 Comments

Positioning yourself as the Go-To person in your network takes some doing, but it is possible. I know for a fact that all (successful) realtors do this all the time. They have to be able to break out a list of people they know for their clients on a regular basis. While we wait on the Coach’s response (which will be coming out this next Monday) why don’t you post up some things that you have done in order to become that go-to person in your network.

Also, consider sharing this topic with your realtor friends and lets find out what makes a successful realtor :). Hit us up in the comments below.

Today’s 30 days of Coffee Tea You and Me is going to support The Alliance Theatre. They are a community theatre which builds the community through the performing arts. Think of ways to grow your networking by helping them in their efforts with the community.

Join the Revolution!!
-Coach Kolansky

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What is the difference between an advanced networker and a novice

April 1, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 10 Comments

Today we are going to be talking about the difference between an advanced networker and a novice networker. Before we post up the Coach’s answer to the question we’d like to field this question to the community. What do you think separates the two? Do you believe yourself to be an advanced networker? Or do you think that you are just a novice at networking and looking to learn?

Remember, it is vital that you get on the email list for the NinetyDayPowerPlay if you intend to get the Coach’s answer to this question :).

Because Coach Powell is very community driven, every day we are going to feature a different non-profit as the “non-profit of the day”. Today we are going to feature the Centreville Community Foundation which is a local organization that supports and builds up the local community around Centreville VA. You can find out more about CCF at: http://www.centrevilleva.com/ .

Join The Revolution!
-Coach Kolansky

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March 31, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 2 Comments

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What is The Perfect Follow-up Strategy for Today’s Active Networker?

March 18, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 4 Comments

Just a few weeks ago I asked this magical question to all of my contacts on LinkedIn. The answers that I got were absolutely fantastic! I can’t wait to share them with you here. After I throw my two cents in, I’ll be summarizing some of the best answers. Here we go!

When I think of follow-up, my mind naturally begins to remember methods that pushy self absorbed sales people have used on me in the past. Here are some of the issues I’ve had to face. I’ll bet that you will identify with at least a few:

They don’t even know my name
They haven’t gotten my permission to contact me
They talk to me only about their offer or why I should be interested in them
They don’t prove any level of competency that even a reasonable person would trust
They fumble through a canned presentation
They’re too familiar (I don’t even know you for heavens sake)
They don’t even tell me how they came to contact me (I really want to know which of my idiot friends put you up to contacting me)
hey ask stupid questions like “would you like to save money or make money Mr. Powell” (my answer is “NO-click”)
They follow the same old sales tactics that didn’t work when I actually did answer the phone
They offer no real value up front (really why should I listen to you or call you back?)
They pass me on to someone that really knows what they are talking about (Did I say that I hate that? Just in case, I HATE THAT!)
I know more about their products or services than they do
They argue with me about what I want (If I don’t know what I want by the way, they tell me that their product is the solution for everything I could want)
They make outlandish unsubstantiated claims
They make no promises or interesting claims at all

Vision Creates and Sustains Motivation (Vision 4 of 6)

March 18, 2009 by Dan Kolansky 43 Comments

We’ve said a lot about vision and its importance to human beings and achieving their potential as individuals as well as within organizations. Nothing, however, is more important to people than motivation. It just so happens that when done well, vision represents the very soul of motivation without which, our efforts would be hollow and lifeless. Let’s take a look at motivation first.

Motivation is a complex labyrinth of stimuli then response. In some cases, the response itself is the very motivation to provide continuous stimulus and then yet again, an additional response. This cycle continues for most of our lives and is, in fact, the fundamental building block of all human behavior. When we accidentally touch something extremely hot we immediately snatch our hand away to protect ourselves. This is the classic stimulus-response example that behavioral scientists have studied for years. [Read more…]

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