Have Purposeful Meal Meetings

Tip 23 - Have Purposeful Meal Meetings
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

The networking purpose for this meal meeting might be to further develop the relationship, to help a colleague solve a problem, to learn how to refer someone in your network, to introduce your colleague to someone significant, or to teach someone how to talk about your business to his own network members. These meetings are strategic and results oriented. They provide high value for your invested time.

"Generosity with strings is not generosity-- it is a deal." -American Writer and Critic, Marya Mannes

Your action for today is to make an anonymous donation

Learn to PLAY Golf or Something

Tip 22 - Learn to PLAY Golf or Something
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

Most people agree that golf outings, because of their non-threatening nature can be good for forging relationships. Whatever activity you prefer, you can use it to bring people together in situations that are conductive to forming symbiotic relationships. How do you capitalize on the potential of your catalyst events to generate referrals for you? By inviting the right people to these events.

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
Newspaper and Radio Commentator, Walter Winchell

Your action for today is to contact a friend with whom you haven't recently been in touch.

Thanks to everyone who referred me as a speaker. I'm now speaking at the following functions
- 9th June - Kurri Kurri Chamber of Commerce
- 9th July - Lake Macquarie Council

"ON" 24/7

Tip 21 - "ON" 24/7
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

You never know when someone standing beside you might be connected to a huge opportunity. If you understand networking to be the process one uses to develop relationships and build social capital, then it makes sense that you should network everywhere. The key is to tailor your networking strategies so that you fit in - without being tuned out. If you're truly living the mantra "Givers Gain," you'll come across very positively.

"If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders." - Columnist, Abigail van Buren

Your action for today is to evaluate how well you are meeting the responsibilities you have either at work or in your personal life

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 9th June - Kurri Kurri Chamber of Commerce
- 9th July - Lake Macquarie Council

Follow Up

Tip 20 - Follow Up
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan)

Follow-up is the lifeblood of effective networking. When your #1 objective is to cultivate strong relationships with other business professionals and build social capital, you must demonstrate your commitment by following up on every promise, contact and opportunity to help your networking partner. Your ability to follow up is critical towards building credibility and networking your business.

"It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." - Chinese Proverb

Your action for today is to turn one of your complaints into an action item.

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 9th June - Kurri Kurri Chamber of Commerce
- 9th July - Lake Macquarie Council

Send a Thank-You Card

Tip 19 - Send a Thank-You Card
(from the book 29% Solution by Dr Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan0

For most written communication, we simplify our lives by turning to the computer, but in doing so we make our personal messages feel somehow less personal. For that reason, a hand written card of thanks now carries even more cordiality than when it was the norm. A typical thank-you note might consist of 3 sentences. (Honestly, how long does it take to write 3 sentences?) When someone goes the extra mile for you, send a card.

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"The strongest human instinct is to impart information, the second strongest is to resist it." - Writer, Kenneth Grahame

Your action for today is to notice whether you are imparting or resisting information.

Thanks, everyone who referred me as a speaker, I am now appearing
- 17th May - Lake Macquarie Business Club
- TBA - Toronto Business Chamber - see website