3 Ways to Meet Anyone You Want
Each and every one of us has unlimited opportunities to connect with as many people as we want. In fact, the average person knows between 150 to 250 people and statistics show that every person is only 3-5 people away from President of the United States. To be successful in our endeavors we need to know where to go to maximize our opportunities. Here are 3 specific solutions to get personal and professional connections & Now!
Business Card Mixers
These are sponsored by Chambers of Commerce throughout the USA and Canada. These events are usually free or a small fee. In most cases you don't even have to be a member of the chamber. The key advantage is that everyone expects you to try to promote yourself, your product or service. Since this is expected, the whole event becomes a positive experience in a non-threatening environment. This event usually takes place right after work and the main purpose is for people to get acquainted and help each other for leads, ideas, information and friendships.
Rolodex/Database Parties
This consists of meeting with another person who may have potential clients for you and you for him or her. For example, both individuals should bring their rolodexes or contact management databases of past clients, contacts, friends, etc., then take turns on the phone calling on behalf of the other person. This works well because if a client likes and trusts us and we recommend the other person, that trust is transferred. Just be sure you have confidence in the person you are supplying a 3rd party endorsement for.
Networking Clubs
Join an established club or develop one of your own. Networking clubs provide a structured environment for people to share leads, information and ideas. By meeting on a regular basis and getting to know the people in the club, you become a team where everyone is consciously working to help each other. All you need to do to start a club is to find one other person. Find someone who does something different from you. Each of you then brings another person to the meeting who does not compete with you. The ideal number of people is from 6-12. My club meets every two weeks from 7:00 am to 8:00 am in the morning. In addition to forming your own club there are opportunities through associations, professional and trade organizations, fraternal, church, school groups and others.
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Arnold Sanow, MBA, CSP is a speaker, seminar leader and author. He can be reached www.arnoldsanow.com or speaker@arnoldsanow.com or 703-255-3133
