The most excited part of the new NetworkInAustin.com monthly meetings is the NetStorming format that we've spent the last couple of months refining.

Most networking events don't provide a structure for truly productive networking to occur. Most just throw a bunch of people in a room together, perhaps they apply some alcohol and then hope for a successful networking experience. Others give everyone an opportunity to stand and give an elevator pitch. That's not networking. That's advertising to each other. Not exactly productive.

I think many people become frustrated with networking or find that it isn't productive and doesn't produce the results they were looking for. That's because they're not really networking. They might be going to networking events, but they're not getting enough opportunities to really network.

NetStorming fixes all of this. You'll have an opportunity to provide value, get value, demonstrate your unique expertise and begin building real profitable relationships.

This is about experiencing what networking really is. Not talking about good networking, or learning about it from a speaker. No, we're talking about experiencing productive networking in real-time.

In a nutshell you'll be seated at a table with 7 others. Each person will have 5 minutes to do whatever they like with the group. Those who don't know better will probably pitch for 5 minutes. The good news for you if there's someone like this at your table is that you only have to put up with them for 5 minutes. The real networkers will provide 30 seconds to a minute of background and context and will ask for very specific advice or specific introductions from the others at the table. All of this advice and follow-up items will be captured and e-mailed back to the group to provide a level of accountability for the follow-up items that were committed to. Plus you don't have to stress about taking a bunch of notes and can remain fully engaged.

I'm not going to explain every nuance of the format here. Those who register for our events will receive a NetStorming primer prior to the event where you'll learn more about how the format works and how to get the most out of it for yourself.

The results from my initial tests of this format were phenomenal! I tried NetStorming with a small group that's been getting together consistently for the last 3 years. This is a very productive group based on real revenue results from our relationships. After just one demo we agreed that this was the single most productive meeting we'd had together. As in the best of over 150 meetings!

Come join us and experience for yourself what NetStorming is all about.

Happy Networking!

Scott Ingram
NetworkInAustin.com