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Introduction Networking, How Stupid
04/12/09
Introduction Networking, How Stupid
We did an introduction test a few years back on forum boards. For a couple months we only commented on, posted in, and interacted in the introduction sections on forum boards. Ok we stuck our neck out once in a while to comment or help people on other threads a little bit. The results were almost unbelievable.
The programs we were involved with really didn’t matter; we have Sig-Lines if people were interested in that stuff. The most rewarding results were from the interaction with others. We really got to know a bunch of great people, yes real people. We talked about families, work, where they lived, hobbies, the weather, you name it. One of the most productive moves we ever made, and fun to.
Networking has been around forever, the same basic value has never really changed although the principals have been abused to some extent. If you get 5 or 6 people that trust you, value you, and your tribe will grow.
Be the best at what you do and share it. If you are the best at being you, that’s all you need. Of course everyone should be the best at who they are and forget trying to be the best at being someone else. You have value as you, pull down the walls and Expose Yourself. Everyone has value, including you. If you network without expectations you will be totally amazed at what great things come to you.
A true friend is someone that knows you for who you are and still likes you.
My point is to use what you have, to interact as people not the products you represent. Take interest in people for who they are, trust me doing that is such an odd thing these days people have no choice but to take notice.
The introduction test was a total success, here are a few tips.
Sit down and actually write about yourself and where you have been. You can add to and improve on your intro here and there as you see fit.
Save your introduction and keep it on file and handy for quick reference. Be prepared always.
If you are on any sites and you have put your business and products in you’re about me. Remove them and replace them, no one cares what you sell. There are hundreds others out there with the same program. If you really want success you need to stand out as you.
Trust me I’m not the best at writing that is for sure. Writing about myself was something that I really wasn't comfortable with at all. Then one day someone had mentioned if you meet someone on the phone or in a bar, what questions do you ask them to make conversation? write those questions down and answer them yourself. Well the bar thing worked for me, with all my prior seat time I really had no problem with the questions. Cheers!
Chat soon my friend,
Brad West ~ onomoney
You can also find Brad at The Internet Marketers Guild
With a Great Sig-Line you don't need beg people to look. Also see the value of Exposing Yourself
2 comments
I got curious about your comment in Barry's blog, and of course seriously looking for some good blokes to hangout with!
Here in this post, what you say is rightly true. I'm a simple (tech-challenged) guy who doesn't know anything about so called marketing techniques and stuff like that.
Even my copywriting what I do for a living is also based on my intuition. I self learned it. And I believed that branding or marketing is all what you're true to in your life.
Even brands too should be true to themselves I believe.
In my posts, I try to portray my true self. My experiences and learnings on that.
Even you seem to resonate those traits in your posts. Pls. I would like to visit your blog and be your regular reader for to learn from you! My blog:http://creativesolomon.blogspot.com/ I would be grateful if you can visit and suggest me how to go about marketing my posts and blog!
solomon
Great to meet you.
Here is the deal what your asking has no simple solution. But I can give you most of what you need to get started.
First thing that I would do it buy a domain name. Take a little time and pick your domain name keeping the thought in
mind, what possibly would someone type in to a search that would be related to my blogs theme. You really need to get away
from the .blogspot.com/ url and go with your own. Blogger has them for $10.00 US and you can keep your free hosting. Only
but a .com domain.
Next You are a little behind but there is a free 31 day challenge with Pro Blogger right now here is the link to the first lesson. Pro Blogger Day #1 So far this has been great I am a little behind myself right now.
Then you need to think about Back-Links, Ooh there is so much to learn. This
is an article that I wrote in the beginning of March to get you pointed in the right direction. Back linking goes along with having your own domain, and having more control over what you own and how you push it.
Deep Back Linking Makes You Sexy this should get you started and get you going in a bunch of directions. LOL
Soon
Brad West ~ onomoney