Referral Marketing: The Need for Speed!

My new puppy is adjusting just fine. She's truly enjoying her new life. Most puppies are full of energy and she is surely no exception. Karlie is one of the most calm puppies I've ever met, however, the need for speed is still there! In the evening, she can really get wound up tighter than a cork when it comes to chasing a ball. I'm hoping in the near future to be able to take her to the dog park in order for her to release the need for speed in a healthy, safe manner.

Have you ever met people networking who have the need for speed? They're typically chasing people around like Karlie chases her ball ... with that crazed gaze in their eyes! They're collecting business cards from eveyone. These same people want everything yesterday and can't understand why people don't refer them. Their need for speed inhibits them from realizing that relationships don't form quickly. And since relationships are the foundation for referrals, it's no wonder people don't refer them. These people fail to take the time to develop the relationships to that point ... and too often, they give up on the relationship before it has had the time to become profitable.

Some people just don't get it. They want it all ... now ... but fail to realize their part in making it all happen! So ... if you think you're one of these people ... slow down and develop your relationships! Otherwise, find youself a people park and run off your need for speed in a healthy way.