2. Networking (2)

1.

A: I need to become a good networker.

B: There are basic things you need to do.

A: Should I be different from others?

B: Yes, you should stand out in a good way.

A: Should I be able to describe myself impressively?

B: Yes, you should be able to impress someone within 30 seconds.

A: Should I help others?

B: Yes, because when you help others, you help yourself.

A: Should I have a good reputation?

B: Yes, people should know that you have a good reputation.

A: Should I follow up on referrals?

B: Yes, always follow up on referrals.

2.

A: I need to improve my networking skills.

B: There are basic skills you need to learn.

A: Should I differentiate myself?

B: Yes, you should have a skill that few others have.

A: Should I be able to talk well about myself?

B: Yes, you should be able to impress people when you talk about yourself.

A: Should I go out of my way to help people?

B: Yes, because what goes around comes around.

A: Should I nurture my reputation?

B: Don’t ever do anything that might harm your reputation.

A: Should I follow up when I get referrals?

B: Of course, because a referral might change your life.

3.

A: I think my networking skills need improvement.

B: Everybody needs to improve those skills.

A: Do I need to stand out in a crowd?

B: Yes, there must be something about you that people can admire.

A: Do I need to impress people just by talking to them?

B: Yes, especially when you talk about yourself and your skills.

A: Should I spend time helping others?

B: Yes, many good things will happen to you when you help others.

A: Should I do things to enhance my reputation?

B: You should be trustworthy, honest, and reliable at all times.

A: Are referrals important to follow up on?

B: Yes, because you never know which referral can improve your business success.

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