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Author :: Tracy Peterson Turner, PhD  |
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| Article Title :: Give People Something to Talk About! |
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| My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn’t know. What we did know is that we were all around the same age. We also knew what we were having for dinner. The purpose of the dinner party was to have an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.That evening as we were heading to the party, we decided to try a communication experiment: we agreed that our role that evening was to ask questions to keep the conversation rolling. You know those 7-minute lulls that occur in conversation? Rather than to allow those lulls and to keep the conversation interesting we’d simply ask questions.The dinner p (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Phil Gerbyshak |
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| Article Title :: Building Bridges - The Importance of Being Connected Where You Live |
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| As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of Milwaukee, WI, I can tell you that it's very important to find a way to get connected in your city. It's important because in order to make a difference, you need to know who those difference makers are. To influence, you must know who holds the influence. Remember, there is influence in numbers, so you'll need to get connected with others that are like you. YP groups are sprouting up all over the country, none better than Milwaukee's own Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM).I am an active member of YPM, and I can tell you that the biggest reason for our success is we offer something for everyone, and we are inclusive rath (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: Franchisees Should Learn From Each Other |
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| If you own a franchise you should be in contact with your nearest franchisees and share information as if you were the manager of a corporate store. You should set up meetings once or twice per month and have their phone numbers logged into your speed dial for easy reference.You should learn from the experiences of your fellow franchisees. For example, let’s say you found out your next-door franchisee neighbor as a certain type of customer and you are starting to see a few of these types of customers come into your store. You decide you would like to see more of them as their average ticket prices are better than your current average customers. You, of course, will want to learn (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: Small File Box With Resumes to Help Customers |
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| I bet you have not thought about it much, but there are many ways you can help your customers in their daily lives. If you have a customer who just got laid off from their job, tell them you will be glad to take a few of their resumes and put them in a file box and when Corporate Executives come into the store you will be sure to put a good word in for them. Many years ago I use to drive from company to company to wash cars. Sometimes companies were hiring and sometimes laying off or closing. It was easy to put a small box behind the seat of my work truck and sense most of those who gave me their resumes were customers. I helped them and maintained a customer, because once they got a new (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: Mobile Car Wash Companies; Trading Tips |
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| If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend trading for as many products and services as possible. You should trade for both personal and business items. You need to keep in mind that your gross sales will go down as you do this because money will not be taken in for these services you perform. You will however, notice a significant increase in your standard of living. This is because you will generally end up trading: Wholesale To Wholesale; Retail To Retail; Retail To Wholesale; Wholesale To RetailIn other words, if you trade a pair of shoes which costs the shoe store owner $15.00, which he usually sells for $45.00, for a wash and wax on his car which costs you about $1 (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Jacqueline Harper |
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| Article Title :: Putting The Fun Back In Networking |
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| Networking is one of the most important skills a person can attain to be successful... in anything. I only recently realized that people don’t know how to do it. Or they are uncomfortable with it and I think to myself are you crazy? Networking has always come natural to me. As a matter of fact, I was networking even before the word or idea became popular among business professionals. Perhaps it was because when I was a kid I would sometimes go along with my Dad on a Saturday on his business route. He was a merchant wholesaler, selling fresh meat to butchers. My Dad was a natural networker in the sense that he could build rapport quickly, he always followed through on what he said (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Scott Ginsberg |
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| Article Title :: 5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags |
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| People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require nametags for several purposes. Sometimes it’s for security. Other nametags are solely for identification. But simply stated; people wear nametags for one reason: so other people can use their names for friendlier, more personable service and conversation.However, too many nametags go unnoticed. Too many people (especially employees) offer their names only to be referred to as, “Sir” or “Miss” or “Young Man.”Guess what? They don’t wear nametags to make a fashion statement. They wear them for you! The following list gives five (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Scott Ginsberg |
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| Article Title :: 9 Ways to Spice Up Your Nametags for More Engaging Conversation |
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| Nametags are worn for a variety of jobs and functions, but people don’t like to wear them because they’re annoying, damage your clothing, clash with your outfit, and eliminate anonymity.Picture this: you see someone's nametag and decide to strike up a conversation with them:“Nice to meet you Jimmy, my name is Gary.”Conversations like these don’t go anywhere because there’s nothing to say once your have introduced yourself.“So...uh…Jimmy…what brings you to this networking meeting?”But what if…What if there was something other than your name to write on your nametag? There is certainly enough room on your three inch by four in (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Scott Ginsberg |
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| Article Title :: Sticky Situations: Nametag Best Practices |
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| Because a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten; because self-disclosure is the single most effective way to build rapport and connect with people you just met; and because initiating the conversation is half the battle - your nametag is your best friend.However, improper creation and wearing of nametags can work against you (and your business) if you're not careful.Scott Ginsberg has been internationally recognized by CNN, CBS, The Associated Press, The Washington Post and Paul Harvey as "the world's foremost field expert on nametags." Below are Scott's responses to several nametag related inquiries.1) What are some ti (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Scott Ginsberg |
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| Article Title :: 10 Effective Ways to Remember Names |
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| Sigmund Freud says “a person’s name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten.” Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfortunately, the problem persists daily. The ability to remember names is an important skill that gives you an advantage in social and business settings. However, the way you associate and remember names is based on your learning style and personality type.The following list of ten effective ways to remember names combines visual, aural and strategic techniques. Once you find the best fit for you, it will become easier to avoid muttering the most awkward and impersonal sentence i (read full article) |
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