Business Networking Tips in "Austin"

Screwing Up... Netflix Style

posted on November 1, 2011

Nobody is perfect, certainly not me. A few months ago I made some decisions that have proven to be pretty much 100% wrong. Certainly not the first time, and sadly probably not the last time. However in this case, like in the Netflix case, the results have been fairly disasterous. The good news is we're working on making a huge course correction and fixing the problem. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Rush Hour Networking

posted on August 29, 2011

It's that time of year that traffic get dramatically worse. With most people back from their summer vacations and all the extra college kids in town we probably need to get used to it taking a little longer to get from place to place in the car. This might be just what you needed to improve your networking! Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Summer Networking in Austin

posted on June 27, 2011

Triple digit temperatures are here. Kids are out of school and summer vacation plans have been made. No doubt about it, for many things slow down a bit during the summer in Austin. That doesn't mean it has to for you. Here are some ideas to make the most of your summer networking efforts. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Leaders Are Readers

posted on June 13, 2011

I'm a huge believer in the value of the knowledge found in books. Nothing else takes the amount of energy and thought required to pour ones thinking into these bound pages. It only makes sense to take advantage of this opportunity to expand your own thinking and learning. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Reinventing the Wheel

posted on February 28, 2011

Networking is so much more than leads and referrals. It's also an opportunity to advance your knowledge and understanding without all of the painful trial and error experiences that come with trying to do it all yourself. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Are You Prepared to Succeed?

posted on January 9, 2011

I’ve learned something incredibly powerful in just the last couple of months that I’m eager to share with all of you, because it’s made a really significant difference for me.As with most things this is a really simple idea that can create some pretty profound results, and applies to a LOT of different things. Networking and one-on-one meetings are just one area. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Networker of the Year

posted on January 3, 2011

At our December NetStorming event we named our first annual Networker of the Year. After you see the stats below you'll understand why we had to start this award this year, and why it was so easy to pick a winner. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

2011 NetStorming Speakers

posted on December 19, 2010

They applied, you voted. Here are the 12 speakers that the NetworkInAustin community chose to learn from at the 2011 NetStorming events. In no particular order:  Amy Hardin CEO, AcSELLerate Sales Development Systems Influence and Persuasion: The Psychology of Sales Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Happy Hours Suck...and what to do about it

posted on August 16, 2010

Just like we've tried to improve the typical networking event experience through our NetStorming efforts we now have our sights on Happy Hours. Our members have been asking us to start a happy hour series. To be honest I've been reluctant until now because of the negligible networking value most happy hours provide. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Get Involved!

posted on August 6, 2010

Author: Scott Ingram