Why I Hate Cringe-Worthy Formal Networking Events

Posted by DaveEdwards under Sales
From https://covedigital.co.uk 3561 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on February 14, 2015 5:27 pm

I’ll admit it.

I hate formal networking.

But sometimes I feel like I’m in the minority. Or maybe I’m just one of the few who’ll openly admit to a distaste for an ‘adult’ version of classroom ‘show and tell?’

I read an article recently that described networking as “like speed dating, except with ugly people early in the morning. And with none of the potential benefits.”

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Written by lyceum
3559 days ago

Dave Edwards: I hear you! ;) Have you been at a BNI meeting? I have been a member of this business organization in the past, and I am a "certified networker" from the sister organization, Referral Academy.

I recommend you to check out the official BNI podcast and listen to Dr. Ivan Misner's thoughts on this topic.

I am for the free form of a networking event and unconference at the same time, but I understand and I have see how effective a tight business network like BNI could work for you as a small business owner.

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