Kevin Willett says not to dismiss those you think can’t help you.
Lately I have seen many people attend networking events without their business cards. I have had a few people say to me that they don’t bring cards anymore because they want to control who they give their cards to. They don’t want to waste time talking to people they don’t want to network with. I really think this strategy is a mistake because you never know where you next referral is coming from. If you refuse to give your contact information to someone, then how can they contact you? Please understand that networking is about building relationships and getting people to know like and trust us. Communication is the key to building relationships. I believe it is important to remember that you are selling through someone and not to them. Just because I don’t have a need for your services doesn’t mean that I may not meet someone who does. When you dismiss people you are missing out on a chance to build a relationship with them and potentially a chance to grow your business.
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