What do you have in common? Do you have the same hobbies, similar upbringing, or favorite books? Here's another one: Do you know the same people? Join Debby and Greg as they talk about how the people we know can be a common point of interest when we connect with a new networking partner. Further learn how they might even be the ones who can connect us in the first place!

Thank you to ConvoSparker:

- Pam Weirauch, Retail Manager at Bartz Viviano Flowers And Gifts, https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-weirauch-1157421b5/

Also Mentioned:

- Michael George, Executive Director at Genacross Lutheran Foundation, https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-george-9b71a298/

Resources:

- Tell Me Exactly What to Say, by Debby Peters https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998876828/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_K8NQR0WCZYCCZG6VSHC2

Groups Mentioned:

- National Speakers Association (NSA), https://nsaspeaker.org/

Comments:

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Listen for:

[3:15] People can be a common point of reference

[6:50] Gatekeepers are your best connectors in a business

[10:45] Don’t ignore your coworkers, board members, and friends. They may be able to connect you as well

[16:45] LinkedIn/Facebook friends

More Information:

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