What makes connecting with other people so tough? 

And what can you do to start winning at networking events in a post-pandemic world? 

James Buckley, Chief Evangelist & Master of Ceremonies at JB Sales, teaches some of the world’s greatest salespeople how to sell (and connect) better.

Right now, networking events are a challenge even for seasoned sales pros – because what used to work is no longer effective in a post-pandemic world.

Quick, transactional exchanges are becoming less and less common, so it’s critical for sellers to evolve with the times.

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• Connecting with others can be more difficult if you’re not continually evolving your networking skills with the times. A quick handshake and card exchange is no longer as effective as it was a couple years ago. 

• New salespeople, who may not have participated in networking events before, have no frame of reference for the way networking happens today. That’s okay – it’s important to keep expectations reasonable and learn on "the job".

• You can prepare for an event by making a list of target people you’d like to meet, and by using visualization techniques to boost your confidence beforehand. 

• “...we can't close deals without a strong relationship that has an element of trust baked into it. So that's what I do.” – James (14:32)

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