{"id":12560,"date":"2015-10-28T04:31:33","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T04:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/digital-marketing\/?p=12560"},"modified":"2015-10-28T04:31:33","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T04:31:33","slug":"ideas-reluctant-networkers-can-use-to-forge-valuable-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/ideas-reluctant-networkers-can-use-to-forge-valuable-connections","title":{"rendered":"Ideas reluctant networkers can use to forge valuable connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cb7893cca652c40442fc9786b3b91706\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/contact\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/digital-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/11\/Dr-Prem-Digital-Healthcare-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Prem Digital Healthcare Marketing\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Word of mouth networking is considered as one of the fastest ways to grow a business. However, not all of us are experts in networking and find it hard to sell ourselves to strangers. Called reluctant networkers, we are that group of businessmen who always tend to think that networking is either a waste of time, or find ourselves panicking at the very thought of attending a networking event.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are networks so important in the business world?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12574\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/reluctant-networker.jpg\" alt=\"Business People Corporate Communication Office Team Concept\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/reluctant-networker.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/reluctant-networker-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a question every reluctant networker asks from time to time. If you find yourself asking the same question more than once, then here are some pointers that will enlighten you on why networks are necessary for a business.<\/p>\n<p>Networks offer a cost effective way to build the business. There is no need to worry about the marketing budget as long as you have it in you to go out there and build a strong network. This will increase brand awareness as well as the visibility of your service considerably, thus translating to better business automatically.<\/p>\n<p>The power of these networks is such that they open doors that other forms of marketing like advertising do not. So if you are looking to build your business, start learning how to network. These tips will help you along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips on how to make the networking experience easier<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose proper networking events<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12575\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/networking-events.jpg\" alt=\"Business people talking\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/networking-events.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/networking-events-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are a reluctant networker, consider choosing events with content or structured networking activities. In the case of the former, you already have a net (the basics) on which you need to build your network on. In the case of the latter, you can simply follow the structured networking activities to strike up conversations with other individuals rather than resort to organic conversations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be on time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12569\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/prove-yourself-at-times.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling female standing and pointing on a wall clock, isolated on white background\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/prove-yourself-at-times.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/prove-yourself-at-times-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is always hard to break into a conversation that has already started. The reluctant networker that you are, you need to attend an event on time or reach the venue before it begins. This will make it easier for you to join in on a conversation rather than butt in on one that has already started.<\/p><div class=\"cb7893cca652c40442fc9786b3b91706\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/contact\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/digital-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/11\/Dr-Prem-Digital-Healthcare-Web-Development.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Prem Web Design and Development\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Become the host<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12576\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Become-the-host.jpg\" alt=\"Three young successful people or business person celebrating wit\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Become-the-host.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Become-the-host-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you not good at networking, consider becoming the host instead. Welcome guests to the event, make them comfortable, pass around the drinks and food, and introduce guests to each other. This, in turn, will allow you to meet all the guests at the event and build your own network in the midst of hosting the party.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discuss only positive topics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12570\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/discussing.jpg\" alt=\"woman and man shaking hands\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/discussing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/discussing-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When conversing with someone for the first time, make sure you stick to positive topics. Stay away from topics that can create differences of opinions and even clashes. You want your contact to have only happy thoughts when he thinks of you. So stay away from topics related to religion, politics and so on while networking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ask open questions, listen actively<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12571\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Be-on-the-listening.jpg\" alt=\"one man hearing voices influencing\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Be-on-the-listening.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Be-on-the-listening-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are not good at starting a conversation, consider conducting an informal interview with the contact instead. Ask open questions like \u201cHow do you like the party?\u201d, \u201cWhere are you from?\u201d and so on. This way, you get to know the contact and in the process, end up growing your network with each contact you interview.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remember to Wrap Up<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12572\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Wrap-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Businessman posing while colleagues talking together in background\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Wrap-Up.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/ai-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2015\/10\/Wrap-Up-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While initiating a conversation is important, it is equally important to wrap it up in a proper manner. Make it a point to end a conversation by thanking the person on the other end for spending time with you. Comment on how glad you are about meeting them, and ask for a business card while giving yours.<\/p>\n<p>If the situation arises, seek a further interaction by asking them out for lunch or tea while not directly inviting them specifically.These actions will ensure that you remain in the mind of your contact even after the event has ended.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reluctant networkers may find it hard to make connections that pay off. However, with a few simple and easy to follow tips like these, they can brush off their reluctance and create bigger, better networks that will with time, help their business prosper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cb7893cca652c40442fc9786b3b91706\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/contact\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/digital-marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/11\/Dr-Prem-Digital-Healthcare-Social-Media-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Prem Healthcare Social Media Marketing\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Word of mouth networking is considered as one of the fastest ways to grow a business. However, not all of us are experts in networking and find it hard to sell ourselves to strangers. 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