NETWORKING

Learning the aspect of networking is being involved in the development of relationships. I have been attending a class on networking. Part of this class teaches how to stay connected with those in your networking groups. One of the challenges that has been given to us is to make a "How are you doing?" phone call to someone in our networks on a weekly basis. To start this project, I decided my first contact would be my Chiropractor. She is not only my personal Dr., but a friend and business associate. It was a Wednesday morning when I made the call--asking how she was doing and if there was any other way that I could help her with her business. As a result of that call, I learned how valuable building that relationship was. The following Tuesday, she had publicly testified to the rest of our networking group how her day had been one call after the other with patients calling about all their aches and pains; it had been somewhat of a discouraging morning. Once again her phone rings and although she isn't anxious to pick up the receiver, she does only to hear me say, "How are you doing?" She felt so important and appreciated that someone cared about her personally! She told us that I had been on her mind the rest of that ENTIRE WEEK! Do you think she was trying to find ways to help me in my business? You bet! We all have our friends who work together to help each other along the way, however we can. I often see folks on Facebook asking, "Do you know...?" It's a natural phenomenon--when you give to others, they in turn want to give back to you. It is through these connections that our relationships continue to grow with one another and with introductions that are passed. Connecting with those you network with produces a solid and trusting relationship that in turn will bless you and your business above and beyond what you could have imagined! Surprise a friend or a business associate today. You'll be glad you did!