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Offline Relationship Management

posted on May 16, 2010

Author: Scott Ingram

It's All in Your Head

posted on May 10, 2010

Your attitude is probably one of the most important determinants of your outcome when it comes to networking success. Heck, this is true of more than just your networking experiences. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Staying Connected

posted on May 3, 2010

So much of the focus around networking is on new relationships. We often forget that we already have great relationships that can be more than they already are. So how do you stay connected and grow those existing relationships? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Great Networking Expectations

posted on April 19, 2010

"Networking doesn't work." I hear that quite a bit from people who've become frustrated with their networking results. After a number of conversations last week I think I'm beginning to understand one of the most common reasons for this statement. Expectations. Satisfaction is a function of expectation. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Getting Time with Busy People

posted on April 12, 2010

On the path to your own networking success are likely some very busy people. How do you go about getting one on one time on their calendar without coming across as a nasty networker? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Masterminding

posted on April 5, 2010

Mastermind groups are one of the most powerful ways to network you'll ever experience. In fact you get a very small taste of this effect at our NetStorming events, which I will occasionally refer to as speed masterminding events. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Networking with the Unemployed

posted on March 28, 2010

About a month ago I started a discussion on the NetworkInAustin.com LinkedIn group where I asked: "Is networking in Austin different than networking in other cities?" There were a string of great comments, but the conversation took a turn when Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Progress Not Perfection

posted on March 21, 2010

I thought I had a plan for this post, but as I look at the title I realize that it applies to nearly everything. Too often we don't take a first step because we're afraid we won't be good enough or that the results won't be perfect. Heck, it's nearly the end of March. When was the last time you looked at your New Year's Resolutions or Goals? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Neglected Network

posted on March 12, 2010

Question: I’ve somewhat neglected my network over the last few years due to new responsibilities at my company, illness & death in the family.  My work schedule does not permit me to attend networking meetings as often as I have in the past.  1)What is the best way to refresh past contacts? 2) What is the best way to keep all contacts fresh going forward? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Networking Goals for Meetings and Events

posted on March 8, 2010

When you attend a networking event do you have a goal? Do you know when you're successful and when you're not?Before you walk in the door of your next event give some thought to what you'd like to accomplish. What will make attending this event a really productive use of your time? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram