Liz Lynch Executive Director Center for Networking Excellence

Bonus Tip Day 4: Find the Right Fit

"Ask your peers abut their professional associations. Ask if you can join them at an upcoming meeting to check out the group." - From 102 Secrets to Smarter Networking

The Lowdown: Whenever I sit down for follow-up meetings, one of the questions I always ask people is which groups they belong to. In New York, there are so many groups hosting a variety of events -- I'm sure the same is true in other major metropolitan areas -- and I'm always interested to know what's working for others. I even pose that question out loud to my seminars groups so others in the room can get suggestions too.

When you get recommendations, check out the websites of groups that sound intriguing. Ask your contacts about upcoming events that they may be attending. If any seem interesting, go. At least you'll know one other person there. We all like to share information, especially if we believe it could help someone.

I once ran a networking group for independent consultants and often offered to put new contacts on the guest list for a particular event so they could attend for free. They appreciated the gesture and many of them came. If you're having a good experience with a group, share it with your contacts. And if you're looking for a group, don't be shy about asking your peers for advice.

Networking Resources

Conference Success Secrets: Learn a start-to-finish system for meeting high quality contacts and building key relationships for your business through networking at conferences, conventions, trade shows and seminars. It may be all the networking you'll have to do for a while, IF you know what you're doing. 55-minute audio, plus full transcript and unique conference planning booklet.

Networking to Win: Imagine walking into a roomful of strangers and walking out with solid business contacts! This 45-minute audio program will show you how to maximize your networking efforts. A comprehensive step-by-step guide. Comes with full transcript and action-planning worksheets.

102 Secrets to Smarter Networking: Why read a 200 page book when you can get all the tactics you need to build your network in just 20? A great overview for how to network smarter, not harder. Also makes a great gift or giveaway for clients, colleagues and employees.

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