Sunday, July 7, 2013
Develop Your Networking Skills
By Vito La Fata
If you are going to be a successful business owner, it is crucial that you begin developing some solid networking skills. Both new business owners and seasoned business owners will do well to take some time to learn to be better networkers. Here are some important steps that you can begin implementing in your business and life so that you can become a master at networking.
Step one is to have a hunger for learning as much as you can. You must have a curiosity about people and relationships and be truly happy when you are sharing with others. A strong mastermind group will have a deep sense of enjoyment in helping other members of the group to be successful.
Step two is to surround yourself with remarkable people- the most brilliant, exceptional, and accomplished individuals you can find- and then create an atmosphere that will encourage them to share their wealth of ideas, wisdom, and experiences. If it sounds basic in some ways, it is. The difference is in how you perfect the execution of this idea and elevate it to lucrative heights that excite the imagination for the people partaking.
Step three involves the foundational practice of giving. Make it a habit to look around to see which ways you can help other people. What do you have or what do you know that would add value to the lives and businesses of others in your networking group? Likewise, strong networking partners will be doing the same for you. Create in yourself the habit of helping others.
Step four is to attempt to create feelings of goodwill in your networking circles. This will help you to create very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with others, and those relationships will be the backbone not only of your success, but other their success as well.
Just remember: do not concentrate on increasing profit. Rather, put your efforts into helping others. Do that and sales follow. It's not about you. It's about the group. You greatly increase your chances at success if you follow this advice.
Step one is to have a hunger for learning as much as you can. You must have a curiosity about people and relationships and be truly happy when you are sharing with others. A strong mastermind group will have a deep sense of enjoyment in helping other members of the group to be successful.
Step two is to surround yourself with remarkable people- the most brilliant, exceptional, and accomplished individuals you can find- and then create an atmosphere that will encourage them to share their wealth of ideas, wisdom, and experiences. If it sounds basic in some ways, it is. The difference is in how you perfect the execution of this idea and elevate it to lucrative heights that excite the imagination for the people partaking.
Step three involves the foundational practice of giving. Make it a habit to look around to see which ways you can help other people. What do you have or what do you know that would add value to the lives and businesses of others in your networking group? Likewise, strong networking partners will be doing the same for you. Create in yourself the habit of helping others.
Step four is to attempt to create feelings of goodwill in your networking circles. This will help you to create very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with others, and those relationships will be the backbone not only of your success, but other their success as well.
Just remember: do not concentrate on increasing profit. Rather, put your efforts into helping others. Do that and sales follow. It's not about you. It's about the group. You greatly increase your chances at success if you follow this advice.
About the Author:
Author Vito La Fata is a business entrepreneur and coach who can show you how to combine fitness and business into a rewarding career. Find out more about how to be a fitness trainer and get more information by visiting his site.
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