The Natural Networker with Jill Merriman | Networking & Sales for Your Business

Dressing appropriately for networking can make all the difference in the world; a difference between success and failure as first impressions really do count!  How are you showing up?  Are you dressing appropriately?  This episode will give you insight on how to dress for networking meetings.

I know networking can be awkward, especially with someone you hardly know.  Here are 3 strategies for your one to one networking meeting that you can succeed with.

Goal of an ice breaker is to engage people in conversation and not make them feel uncomfortable.  Today, I'm sharing with you my 3 top ice breakers when networking to help you connect with people more easily.

An onion has many layers.  So do you.  But, are you using them when networking?  Find out on this episode what your layers are and how to use them.

Just like anything else in life, there is always a good side and a bad side to things.  Networking is no exception.  When networking, you will have good connections and bad connections.  Here are some tips on what is a bad connection and how you can weed them out.

If you have done any substantial amount of networking over the years, you've probably seen the person I'm talking about:  the serial networker.  You know, the person who is at every event, too busy to follow up, etc.  If that's you, you need to listen to this and listen today!  By being a serial networker, you're hurting your business and will continue to spin your wheels and get nowhere.

This is a huge topic which I break down for you in 3 easy steps.  Excellent Networking Skills are hard to come by these days.  Most people don't network right.  They're either too abrasive or seem disinterested, which may or may not be the case.  Maybe they never learned excellent networking skills.  Maybe they need to listen to this podcast episode and learn some easy tips to stand out from the pack.  Things like correct language to use when texting or sending an email.  Listen in and learn the tips!

You've probably heard this sentence 'it's the little things that make a big difference' before but never when it relates to your business and networking.  This is one of my secrets:  to say or do things that go a long way for the recipient and costs you nothing.  Each person you meet deserves to feel special and by using words and actions that I share, you will use little things that make a big difference to someone else.  Listen in for today's tips and watch your business take off!

Every now and again, I share 'play by play' of what happens at a networking event I recently attend.  I share my networking event experience with you; what actually happened and tips of what to do and what not to do.  I find my listeners like this info from me and I love sharing it with you.  So.... here you are!

There are so many inspiring stories out there.  You hear one on the news, read about it in the newspaper or see it on FB.  This story that I share today is one that you can apply to your business or personal life.  Listen in and be inspired!