During a breakfast event recently, I sat next to a woman business owner who recently founded a technology company and I asked her what was her biggest challenge. “Selling my products and I’ve taken a course but I’m not comfortable, you know, selling” she responded sighing. After a couple of more questions, it was clear…
Category Archives: Networking
How to Create a Memorable Elevator Pitch
As entrepreneurs, we have to sell everything including ourselves. And that means almost every time we open our mouths to speak, we are presenting. We are making an impression. Consider everything from meeting a new person at an event, unveiling a proposal, or even leaving a voice mail. And for many of us, it’s difficult to…
Secrets to Success: How to Create Meaningful Business Relationships
In my view, everywhere you go is a networking opportunity. From a public restroom to a convention. Seriously. I’ve met great women washing hands at the sink! The key is not the environment, but how you approach meeting new people. As I started to write this post an email from a friend popped up inviting…
My Top 3 Networking Tips You Can Use Anywhere and Anytime
Beach Parties. BBQ’s. Hair Appointments. They all have one commonality. Networking opportunities. I love to meet people and love to network and I’m often asked “how to network”. Here’s how I met great people during my weekend activities. At a Beach Party to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the KTLA Morning News of which I was…
My Top 3 Networking Tips
Beach Parties. BBQ’s. Hair Appointments. They all have one commonality. Networking opportunities. I love to meet people and love to network and I’m often asked “how to network”. Here’s how I met great people during my weekend activities. At a Beach Party to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the KTLA Morning News of which I…
How to Turn Your Twitter Tweeps Into Meaningful Business Relationships
A friend remarked to me today that he wasn’t sure he liked Twitter because it seemed so impersonal. Sound familiar? He hasn’t figured out the true power of Twitter yet. It is so amazingly powerful – you can find new customers, market your expertise, products or services in a cost efficient way, and engage in real-time…