The best social sharing snippet from Donnie in this interview... "And what happens is because Networking was created by transactional businesses, financial advisors, bankers, realtors, mortgage, nothing against those people, but everybody they talk to is a potential client. So the way networking was taught, the theories behind it were right, but the way they taught the methodologies were wrong. How do I get to my referral partners, not my end user clients?"
This is a fun episode with networking expert Donnie Boivin about innovative approaches to networking that focus on quality over quantity. Donnie shares his unique Synergy Triangle concept and provides actionable strategies for connecting with the right referral partners. Alongside invaluable networking tips, Donnie also shares amusing anecdotes about being a baby goat dad, making this a must-listen for any small business owner looking to add networking to their marketing mix.
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02:06 The Baby Goat Story
05:04 Understanding the Synergy Triangle
10:01 The Flaws in Traditional Networking
14:14 Effective Networking Strategies
19:25 Making Meaningful Introductions
20:39 Building a Personal Brand
23:51 Networking Event Strategies
28:57 Effective Follow-Up Techniques
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Small Business Sweet Spot is a podcast show created by Compass Digital Strategies LLC. Founder, Barb Davids, wanted to create a show that was more direct and to the point around topics that improve our small businesses and personal lives. A self-professed podcast junkie, she listens to a variety of shows on her runs and road trips.
Compass Digital Strategies is for people who are tired of their website being the thing that stresses them out. Around here, it gets simpler. We’re not here to add more to your plate. This is about having someone who sees what you’re dealing with and helps you sort it out. Clearly. Personally. In a way that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out.