You probably know people who are smart, ambitious, motivated, and interesting. In eight to ten years, some of those people are likely  to become influencers. They may even be company presidents or CEOs. It’s a lot easier to get to know someone and form a connection early in a person’s …

Keeping in touch these days is easier than ever. Send a text, send an email. Share your favorite article online, and tag someone who would be interested. Communicate with your contacts through your social media by interacting with their posts; like, comment, share. During this holiday season you can send …

That’s right – just going to a networking event increases your chances of making a new connection, and possibly even a new customer. But you have to show up! Find an event that makes you feel comfortable – maybe something through your local chamber of commerce. Grab a handful of …

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The holiday season is the time when Corporate America slows down just a little bit, so people are generally more open to attending after-hours holiday events. Capitalize on that by attending functions and connecting (or reconnecting) with colleagues, company leaders, recruiters, etc., and remember to reach out to people you …

Asking open-ended questions is a great technique for anyone who dislikes the repetitive small talk associated with meeting people the first time. The goal is to ask the people you’re meeting questions that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no. Choose questions that require an in-depth answer, like, …

Branch out away from your own industry. Connect with people on multiple levels from a wide variety of areas. By growing your network outside of the typical areas for your business you will be more of much more value to people that are in your immediate industry. The people you …

Compliments will get you everywhere! Not really, but giving out praise will oftentimes grease the wheels for something good down the road. Not only that, but speaking a compliment out loud feels good for both the recipient and for you. And who knows? You just might get some admiration directed …

We wish you and your friends and family a very Happy Thanksgiving! The BusinessMixers.com family is grateful for our business community. If you’d like to meet new people this holiday season, get yourself to a networking mixer. CLICK HERE to visit our calendar, and find an event near you!

If you start asking for things before you’ve offered or given something, your contact will feel used. Invest in your relationships! You’ll almost always get more than you’ve given.