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Savvy Networking. Connecting with Ease. Presented b y Joanne Blake Style for Success. The KLT Factor. People like to do business with, work with, hire and refer business to people they:. K now Like Trust. The Host Mentality. Moving from guest to host behavior.
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Savvy Networking Connecting with Ease Presented byJoanne Blake Style for Success
The KLT Factor People like to do business with,work with, hire and refer businessto people they: Know Like Trust
The Host Mentality Moving from guest to host behavior
Awkward Moments Handshake
When do you shake hands? • When introduced • When you say goodbye • When an agreement is concluded • To congratulate
How’s your handshake? • Firm? • Even pressure? • Held for how long? A good handshake is not memorable.
Non-verbal to build rapport Open vs. Closed Body Language
Avoidingembarrassment with names • Others’ names • Your name When in doubtprepare a recoveryor reintroduce yourself.
Add a Tag Line More Effective Introductions • Something they have in common • An accomplishment • An interesting fact • A title/job description If no tag line is provided – offer your own.
Mixing & Mingling “Back off a bit. You’re scaring People”
Networking: The process for developing & nurturing personal & professional relationships formutualgain.
Fishing Line The Safest Way to Enter Conversation • Neutral / non-threatening • Relevant to the situation • Pleasant / complimentary • Easy to agree with
Conduct at the event • Standing/sitting • Food & drink • Business card/follow-up
Exit Phrases • It was nice meeting you. Good luck on your venture/project/job. • I’ve enjoyed talking to you. I didn’t realize there was so much to ______. • It’s been great chatting. I appreciate your support & hope to see you again. • There’s someone I’d like you to meet. End on a positive!
Focus on them Work Interests Neighborhood Winning Topics
Preparing for Conversation • Be a generalist • Visual clues • Auditory clues
Conversation Chillers • Monopolizing • Being dogmatic/too opinionated • Inappropriate topics/humour • Jargon • Negativity/gossip
Finding topics and commonalities Dreams Learning/ Self-improvement Home/Decorating Travel Neighbourhood/Schools Dining out/Cooking Interests/Culture Camping/Recreation Gardening/Hobbies Sports Family/Friends Work Pets T
Nurturing Relationships The Personal Touch
The Host Mentality Moving from guest to host behavior
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