Comments on: It’s Time to Stop Being Selfish … http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/2008/10/its-time-to-stop-being-selfish/ Perspectives and thoughts for growing a thriving business Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:26:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Bette Creek http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/2008/10/its-time-to-stop-being-selfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6101 Bette Creek Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:52:13 +0000 http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/?p=173#comment-6101 Janet, you are right. I networked with someone that I shared some resources with but who did not need my services . I must of made an impression on her because she ended up referring me to someone else who did. Great Post Yvonne!! Janet, you are right. I networked with someone that I shared some resources with but who did not need my services . I must of made an impression on her because she ended up referring me to someone else who did.

Great Post Yvonne!!

]]> By: Janet Barclay http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/2008/10/its-time-to-stop-being-selfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6016 Janet Barclay Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:56:37 +0000 http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/?p=173#comment-6016 It's important to also remember that networking isn't just about getting business (even if your services will help others to succeed) but sharing your resources and contacts. People will appreciate it and remember you down the road when they have a need for your services or know of someone else who does. It’s important to also remember that networking isn’t just about getting business (even if your services will help others to succeed) but sharing your resources and contacts. People will appreciate it and remember you down the road when they have a need for your services or know of someone else who does.

]]> By: Sally Kuhlman http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/2008/10/its-time-to-stop-being-selfish/comment-page-1/#comment-6004 Sally Kuhlman Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:44:00 +0000 http://www.yvonneweld.com/blog/?p=173#comment-6004 Great post Yvonne! I think being a good listener is probably the number one most important thing in mastering networking. People often avoid in person networking because they are too shy or they are scared of talking. The little secret that they don't know is that if they can just get a few questions out they don't have to talk much at all. People want to be heard and if they feel you are listening to them they are going to like and trust you more than if you are just trying to sell them something. Also, great suggestions about personalizing your elevator speech. It's definitely more memorable if it is something the other person can visualize. Great post Yvonne! I think being a good listener is probably the number one most important thing in mastering networking.

People often avoid in person networking because they are too shy or they are scared of talking. The little secret that they don’t know is that if they can just get a few questions out they don’t have to talk much at all. People want to be heard and if they feel you are listening to them they are going to like and trust you more than if you are just trying to sell them something.

Also, great suggestions about personalizing your elevator speech. It’s definitely more memorable if it is something the other person can visualize.

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