Last week, I was on an expert's panel for the Butler County Chamber of Commerce on the topic of networking. They asked me this question: "What's the number one mistake that networkers make at networking events?"
That's easy ... most of us have been the recipient! Have you ever been to a networking event and had a "power networker" practically force their business card into your pocket?
That's it! To me, that's the number one mistake that networkers make on a regular basis. The minute you give your business card to someone who has NOT specifically asked for it, you are SELLING and in essence, you are performing an in-your-face cold call! That's why we don't like it when it happens to us. It feels and smells like a cold call! YUCK! It actually will repel people away from you.
Word to the wiser ... never give your business card to anyone who does not ask for it first! That takes self control. In the long run, you'll be a better person for it! And, you'll give your cards to people who really want them!! If you want someone to ask you for your card ... that's simple ... ask for their card first. Most likely, then they'll ask for yours!
Try it ... you just might like it ... and other people will like you for it too!
1 comment:
Michelle, all I can say is Ditto! Who is the sales trainer that taught people to shove cards. That person should be strung up.
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