Adam Connors 
Networking is not just about going to events – you can build your network almost anywhere! Think about joining a hobby group or help out with local charity events in your area where you will meet new people that may turn into prospects. Join an association or volunteer for a cause you care deeply about. … Read more
Not at all! And as a matter of fact, you’re not alone in doing so. At the rate technology continues to change and we are constantly evolving, the chances of you switching careers isn’t just a probability – but it can be expected. But as others mentioned, it does depend on you, and what you’re … Read more
Remember that “people are people” – and we all put our pants on one leg a time! The principles of building relationships remain constant. No matter who you’re connecting with and how successful they are, you must always be in the right mindset, offer value to them as well, and show sincerity and appreciation. You … Read more
Yes, business cards are still useful, even in our current digital age! Here’s a few reasons why: · It makes it easy to share your contact details quickly. · It shows you’re prepared and ready to make connections with others. · It’s easily accessible, for instance what happens if your phone dies? You can’t get to someone’s contact info. But if … Read more
You can, but I don’t necessarily recommend it (see what I did there?) These suggested contacts do show up for a reason. But when building your LinkedIn connections, you want to associate with those that you have a shared specific interest with, or are people you know or have met at a networking event, or perhaps … Read more
In theory it may seem having a high number of LinkedIn contacts gives you an edge and makes you credible and is viewed as a sort of status symbol. But having 500+ connections has become a bit diluted since most people connect with just anyone, and I’m sure LinkedIn will raise this number to 1K … Read more
We live in a communal society. Whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee, picking up milk at the store, or watching your daughter’s soccer game, you are constantly interacting with people. And during these interactions you can choose to: A. Be social and actively participate in conversations; B. Extend a wave and a quick hello to people you … Read more
What’s the best way to establish relationships with your connections? It’s simple – put the time into it. A study from the Journal of Science and Personal Relationships states: · It takes about 50 hours of socializing to go from “acquaintance” to “casual friend” · It’s an additional 90 hours to become a “good” friend · And … Read more
I started networking professionally when I recognized that the most important and successful people had one major factor in common – an extraordinary Rolodex. When people think of networking, they often think it’s about going to events or that pushy sales guy handing his business card out to everyone. But that’s not really it! You … Read more
There are so many networking groups in the US. The most popular is BNI, or Business Network International, they’ve been around for years and have it down to a science. And their founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, is just an amazing guy. That being said, there is no universal professional networking group, because it’s subjective – you … Read more
