Lesson #3 Worksheet

 

Tonight’s Guest is Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd
Casting Director

Listen to the replay here:

 

 MY TOP 10 NETWORKING TIPS

1.  Be Prepared –

Bring contact/promo materials (not head shots) and have questions to ask and
answers you’ll give at the ready.

2.  Arrive Early

Be relaxed and calm at the start.  First impressions count and being
late isn’t a great thing to be remembered for.

3.  Have a plan –

What is your goal for the evening?  Meet many?  A certain person?
What is the expected outcome you desire from attending the event?

4.  Be a Giver and/or Connector –

Focus on what you offer, not what you want.  This translates in your “energy”
and your conversation.  Listen for how you can connect others.

5.  Leave Your Troubles Behind – 

 Be energetic, positive and outgoing.  Be a person that others will like.
Remind yourself that it is “SHOW TIME”.

6.  Listen with Focus –

LISTEN and really hear what the other person is saying.
Don’t just wait for your turn to talk.  One mouth – two ears!

7.  Be Genuine –

Even though you’re “on” you still need to be authentic.
Building trust is vital to proper networking.

8.  Teach/Don’t Sell –

Be really clear and direct when speaking but don’t be pushy or insistent
on ANYTHING.  Allow and receive, instead of force and press.

9.  Follow up –

Remember the point of networking is building rapport
and ON-GOING relationship.

10.  Follow up Some More! –

 Building strong relationships takes continued effort and doing so will ultimately be the basis of a long-lasting and viable career.  Start and maintain a database of contacts for constant contact.

BE A NETWORKING STAR FROM START TO FINISH:
START BY SHOWING UP AND FINISH BY FOLLOWING UP!

Read about The 5 Reasons Networking Isn’t Working for You!

 

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