I have started my business so should I join a formal networking group? Or I have this friend who is always trying to get me to come to their networking group – should I go? This is one of the most popular questions that I get asked by business owners and the information out there on this can be very confusing. On the surface they look great – but does that mean they are for everyone? Welcome to episode 17 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about all things networking groups! What are they and are they right for you and your business.

No-one can build a business by themselves without any help what so ever. Those of us who are introverts would like to give it a red hot go but it is literally impossible. But what if I said to you that if you had just one special person in your network, and you both had a plan then your results would amplify incredibly.  Welcome to episode 16 of Business Networking By Design where today we will be talking about the power of two and the incredible results you can achieve by having a networking plan with your business bestie!

Did you know that 80% of business owners NEVER follow up after a networking event!Today we are talking about how to follow up with people after networking events or an introduction and what to talk about at that awkward first meeting!

Have you ever wondered why your network doesn't send you a steady flow of referrals? What if I said to you that there is a networking strategy that you can use that has the potential to generate over 66% of your business income. Sounds like a fake sales pitch right! Well it's not! Power Teams are real!

Did you know that you have a networking personality? No I am not talking about being an introvert, ambivert or extrovert. I'm talking about the 5 different personalities that I see show up at networking events and in business. Some are good – some are not so good and could have a big impact on your business. Which one are you?

Mums in business learn how to network to grow your business over the school holidays and summer break! 4 Awesome networking ideas for mums in business. Even when you have your kids with you! We do business differently because we are mums and that is ok!

Today's episode is a culmination of lessons that I learned the hard way from attending over 300 business networking meetings and events and hosting my own. Stop wasting your precious time and money and lets get this right!

Stop wasting your time and money going to crappy networking events. How to find awesome networking events and the 6 thing that will tell you if an event is worth your time and money.

Online networking has given me increased visibility, more book and online course sales, more interviews and public speaking opportunities that I ever had whilst attending in person networking events. Let's chat about how you can do it too.