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September 1st, 2010
Build Relationships; Do Not Sell
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Build Relationships; Do Not Sell
The greatest misconception about networking is that you are selling. No, no no. As a result, when someone tries to sell you something at a networking or social event, there is something phony about the whole endeavor. If you feel that you’ve been trying to sell yourself or [...]
July 31st, 2010
Foster Word of Mouth
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Championship Networking hint: Our words mean everything.
July 2nd, 2010
Networking Tip - Approach Because You Have To - by Eric Shaw
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Networking Tip - Approach Because You Have To - by Eric Shaw - presented by Christie Philips
June 2nd, 2010
Networking Tip - Are you accountable?
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If you can’t be accountable, then you can’t do business.
May 3rd, 2010
Networking Tip - Link to Power with Christie Philips
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Networking tip: Get to know the prominent speaker or guest of honor at an engagement.
March 25th, 2010
Networking Tip: Message The Ego
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Who in business doesn’t love to talk about themselves?
March 1st, 2010
Networking: The 80/20 Principle
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Networking Tip: Eighty percent of your time should be listening.
February 1st, 2010
Give, Give, Give
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January 2nd, 2010
Manage Your Waiting
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November 2nd, 2009
Always Wear Name Tags on the Right
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You will find that if you forget a name during s conversation, the location of the name tag will have become imprinted, and your eyes will unconsciously be drawn to it.
October 2nd, 2009
Hone Your Introduction
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Introduce yourself in 15 seconds.
September 1st, 2009
Judge the picture, not the frame
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August 1st, 2009
Choose your Prospects
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Place yourself in locations to meet those you want to meet.
July 10th, 2009
Be Early and Step Up!
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It’s particularly important to arrive early so you can create an opportunity to meet the other early-birds informally.
June 15th, 2009
Let others know about your special talents.
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We should educate as many people as possible about what we do, so they can help us.
May 5th, 2009
Eric Shaw’s networking tip: Create Hooks!
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When you attend a networking function, organized or otherwise, don’t be afraid to share a personal tidbit or two.
March 18th, 2009
Treat Everyone as Your Equal
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In entertainment networking circles, try treating everyone as your equal, whether a casting director, actor, or a grip.
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Eric Shaw’s networking tip this video article: Treat everyone as your equal.
In the acting world, someone may be an “extra” on a set today and next year the director of an independent film you would die to have a part in. Regardless of one’s position on or off the set, treating everyone as our equal displays not only our respect for them as human beings but it shows that we have respect for ourselves.
And, remember, half of life is just showing up. Know where you want to go. Have purpose and direction.
January 1st, 2009
The Way You Do Anything Is The Way You Do Everything
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Let’s make a commitment to make networking our way of life. After all, success in the entertainment business, as well as success in life, is all about relationships.
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