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When Networking, Ask “How Can I Help?”

Wherever you live in the world, Givers Gain® is the Number 1 rule to remember when networking. Always be thinking, “How can I help this person?”  After all, business networking is about building relationships, and helping others is absolutely the best way to begin the relationship-building process. Where to Begin? In most social interactions, the common question […]

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Avoid Assumptions

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Knowledge Networking and Referral Networking – Using Both for Business Growth

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Six Ways to Use Networking to Find a Job

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“It’s work” to show up but “it works” to show up!

In a fast-paced and interconnected world, success often depends on one’s ability to show up consistently and make a meaningful impact. While the phrase “It’s work” implies that being present requires effort and dedication, “It works” signifies the effectiveness and results of consistent effort. This blog explores the significance of both expressions and the transformative […]

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Avoid Premature Solicitation

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Today Is the Tomorrow You Were Worried About Yesterday

As an entrepreneur, I have seen my fair share of people who are constantly worried about the future. They spend so much time worrying about tomorrow that they forget to live in the present. They worry about what they will do if they lose their job, how they will pay their bills if their business […]

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How to Network Your Startup Business

Working in a startup company is completely different than working in an established company. Understandably, it certainly comes with its own unique set of challenges. Founders and employees of a startup need to be conscious of these different challenges. They also need to recognize there are also keys to business success that become even more […]

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Give ONE Good Reason Someone Should Do Business with You

Several years ago, I started watching episodes of the television show “Shark Tank” and I got hooked! The business reality series shows entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel of five venture capitalists (called Sharks), who decide whether to invest in their companies. I found that there are some serious business lessons that can be learned by […]

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I Remember the Days I Dreamed of Being Where I Am Now

As I sit here, reflecting on my journey, I am filled with gratitude and a profound sense of fulfillment. Looking back on my life, I realize the significance of remembering the days when I dreamed of being where I am now. My story begins in a blue-collar neighborhood, where financial limitations were a constant presence. […]

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