Have you ever thought about joining BNI? It is so easy to get caught up in the BNI marketing machine that more often than not it seems like a really appealing networking option for some business owners.  Welcome to this bonus episode of Business Networking By Design where Ramona asks whether or not she should become a member of an up and coming BNI chapter.

Please email your Networking Questions to [email protected] I would love to have an episode all about you!

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When you think of networking, what do you picture in your mind?

For a lot of people, it means going to networking events or meeting people for coffee. When I had my first company in 2011 it did to me too. But then time got short, seeing the same people over and over got frustrating and eventually, I got burnt out. This time around, I am doing things a lot differently in my business. I am networking online. Exclusively online and my results have been fantastic.

Welcome to episode 046 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about how you can pivot your in-person networking strategy so that you can still network effectively online while you are in lockdown.

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Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Well, I wanted to for 5 years before I actually got around to doing it and I have never looked back since. In fact, this month is my 1st Podaversary and in hindsight, I wish I did it a lot earlier. Welcome to episode 045 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about something a little different…..Lessons learned from 12months of podcasting, how I started my podcast, what equipment I use and what it has done to help grow my business.

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How do I keep networking when I am in lockdown? Is anyone else worried that all the networking events have been cancelled? I don’t know what to do now! These are some of the questions that I have seen in Facebook groups this week.

Welcome to episode 044 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about 5 ways that you can stay connected to your network and in fact, build your network whilst you are stuck at home!

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#019 How To Create Your Own Business Networking Group

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The world is going through some extraordinary times at the moment and this episode is a rollercoaster of emotion for me. 

Like me, you probably check the news every day, you have had to turn your routine completely upside down and what’s more, we are all being told to practice social distancing if we are not on lockdown already. So how can you possibly network and grow your business in a time of such turmoil?

Well, if you don’t then in a few months' time you may not have a business to come back to. Welcome to episode 043 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about 5 steps to getting back on track with building your business network whilst everyone else is distracted and afraid.

If you would like a bit of extra support and connection at this time then please join us in the Business Networking By Design Facebook Group.

What does it take to build a 200,000 member Facebook Community in just 4 Months? 

Today I am talking to a very special guest who has done just that, grown a Facebook community from 0 to 200,000 people in just 4 months!

Not only that, the community she has created has helped hundreds of business owners around Australia generate thousands of dollars for their families and brought income into her own business.

Today I am speaking to business owner and movement creator Jenn Donovan of the Small Business Made Simple podcast and the hugely viral Facebook group #buyfromabushbusiness which was created as apart of the buy from the bush campaign here in Australia.

In this episode, we look at all the ways Jenn has stepped out of her comfort zone and as a result, created incredible opportunities not only for herself but for those in her network as well.

Welcome to episode 42 of Business Networking By Design where today we see first-hand what can happen when you have an amazing idea, you step out of your comfort zone and you just take action.

I have known Jenn for a whole 6 months but we clicked straight away so this interview was just like chatting with an old friend. Grab a cup of tea, press play, learn a lot and laugh a lot with us today. 

Topics Covered Today:

- Jenn's Background and business superpower

- The struggles of small and micro businesses

- Innovations that have helped stimulate small businesses

- How and why Jenn created the Facebook Community Buy From A Bush Business and it grew to over 200,000 people in just 4 months

- How to create a movement behind a Facebook Community

- How Jenn converted that free group into one that earns her money for the time she spends moderating it.

- The motivation behind Jenn creating her own sold-out networking events even though the thought of networking makes her feel very nervous. 

- How the networking event had a flow-on effect in her business

- Social media versus Networking

- Human to human marketing and what it means for business

And much more....I know right? We covered a lot!

Where To Find Jenn

- Jenn's Social Media and Marketing Website 

- Small Business Made Simple Podcast

- Like-Minded Business Owners Facebook Community

- Buy From A Bush Business Facebook Community

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Have you ever said to yourself “I will definitely start doing that in my business tomorrow? Or “That’s a great idea! I will start that next week!” only to find that the day never comes? Well in some areas of business that may not really matter but when it comes to networking, putting it off can have a big impact on your business.  Welcome to episode 041 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking to you about 4 Reasons Why Putting Off Networking Is A really Bad Idea.

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If you have been listening to me for a while now then you know by now that I firmly believe we should be building genuine business relationships to grow our business. But what exactly can meeting the right people do for our business? Welcome to episode 040 of Business Networking By Design where today I will talking to you about just that. What meeting the right people can do for your business. It's not just in business...it is in our DNA.

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Ever wondered if networking is right for your business? I know it’s hard to believe but there are actually some businesses out there in which networking would be a complete waste of time.

Welcome to episode 039 of Business Networking By Design where today I will be talking about the 4 questions you need to ask yourself when considering if networking is right for your business.

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#014 How To Create Your Business Networking Power Team

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Want the benefit of having an engaged and profitable business network but just can’t bring yourself to do it?  Welcome to episode 038 of Business Networking By Design where today I will taking about the top 5 networking fears and how to fix them.

Today I wanted to talk to you about what is holding you back from building the engaged, genuine and profitable business network that you deserve. Over the last 8 years I have helped many business owners overcome their fear of networking and now they have gone on to build the perfect network to sustain their business, but there was a stage initially where they were scared to put themselves out there for many reasons. Listen in to this episode to find out how you can do this too!

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#030 Don't Hate The Networking Small Talk

#031 How To Master The Art Of Small Talk

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