As we have had a few recent college grads join the group, I thought I’d offer a bit of advice on how to start networking: Define Your Objectives: Understand why you are networking. Are you looking for job opportunities? Seeking funds for a startup? Trying to find a mentor? Having clear objectives will help you target …
 Strengthen Community Ties: OCEAN events encourage individuals and businesses to become integral parts of their community. We try to foster a sense of belonging to a community, encouraging local collaborations and support. This can be particularly beneficial for small businesses or startups looking to establish a strong local foothold. Enhanced Opportunities for Collaboration: By …
At networking events, where the buzz of potential collaborations and opportunities fills the air, the act of joining an ongoing conversation can seem as daunting as navigating the social intricacies of a Gilded Age ball.
As much as I love big, high-energy networking meetings, I try to do quite several one-to-one coffee networking meetings every week as well. While the large events allow you to meet a large number of folks in a short time frame, they don’t allow for much depth of conversation. These quieter, small meeting allow me …
The traditional networking event of a room full of people making small talk isn’t right for everyone. Introverts may feel overwhelmed. Folks with mobility or health issues may feel uncomfortable in crowds. Individuals in remote or rural areas may not have as many event opportunities. Fortunately, traditional networking events, while still valuable, are no longer …
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I get it – the temptation to flood events with a squadron of eager sales representatives is understandable. After all, more faces mean more opportunities, right? Not necessarily. In fact, flooding networking events with large groups of salespeople from your company can very often yield counterproductive results.  1. An Overwhelming Presence Equals An Underwhelming …
#Networking Tip #50Research the event: Find out who will be attending and make a list of the people you want to meet. SHARE: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
#Networking Tip #49Take the initiative: Don’t wait for others to make the first move – be proactive in your networking efforts. SHARE: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
#Networking Tip #48Don’t be afraid to ask for help: Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice from others in your network. SHARE: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
