Comments on: If You Hate Networking, You’re Not Doing it Right — 5 Tips for Getting Comfortable With Networking

By: The Power of Networking from the b5media Business Channel

The Power of Networking from the b5media Business Channel — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:20:57 +0000

[...] For some reason, networking has this really bad reputation as being something only used car salesmen or cutthroat politicians do to get what they want, but there is nothing nefarious about networking. It’s all about getting to know people with whom you have a common interest, and according to Kristen at Biz Chicks Rule, “that, my friends, is a heck of a lot of fun.” [...]

By: b5media - The Power of Networking

b5media - The Power of Networking — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:47:30 +0000

[...] For some reason, networking has this really bad reputation as being something only used car salesmen or cutthroat politicians do to get what they want. But people, there is nothing nefarious about networking. It’s all about getting to know people with whom you have a common interest, and according to Kristen at Biz Chicks Rule, “that, my friends, is a heck of a lot of fun.” [...]

By: Network this. « Consumat

Network this. « Consumat — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:55:02 +0000

[...] the importance networking. It was one of the main reasons I switched my major from T-com to English. I hated the idea of talking to people with the sole intention of advancing my career [...]

By: Heather Cottrell

Heather Cottrell — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:52:44 +0000

Great basic, down-to-earth tips Kristen. And what’s the next step? I’m OK (not great) at meeting new people, and exchanging cards, but it never goes anywhere, because I’m awful at follow-up. It seems everyone I meet is awful too because no matter how many cards I exchange I never hear from anyone, nor contact anyone.

Would love to hear post-networking-event advice!

Laurelle, I could use your help!

By: Marge Carter

Marge Carter — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:45:24 +0000

Kristen,
thank you the information about netwoorking. Next time I meet with my networking group I will go meet someone I have not met that I have not had a chance to have a conversation with. your ideas helped me. thanks again

By: Kristen King

Kristen King — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:08:12 +0000

Great idea, Ren. I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

By: Ren Garcia

Ren Garcia — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:22:32 +0000

Also, how about a post on “exit lines” that don’t make you sound abrupt or rude or impolite? This is a problem too when you want to circulate.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:44:17 +0000

@Sarah Filipiak – You have a great, welcoming smile and a very approachable air about you — two outstanding qualities of good networkers. Thanks for making it easy to meet you!

@Laurelle – What a great elevator speech, super fun. Thanks for sharing. :)

@Theresa Carter – It gets addictive after a while, doesn’t it? You make a great point — use the people you know as a source for introductions. “Hey, good to see you! Who should I meet while I’m here?” Great idea.

@Ren Garcia – Yes, I think delivery is key to whether your networking “pick-up line” yields a business card or a hotel room key. I shoot for the former, personally, but to each his own. :) I’m going to do a whole post about how to handle that dead silence — thanks for the idea.

@Lori – That is exactly it! Thanks for the link love, baby.

@Susan Johnston – I wish you had made it out there! Would have loved to meet you finally. Are you doing to BlogHer or Blog World Expo? I’m trying to finagle both, but not sure yet. LMK.

Thanks, all! Keep those comments coming.

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:24:49 +0000

Kristen,
I wanted to go to that conference, but the timing just wasn’t right for me. Glad to hear it was so helpful! I have that same bad habit of gravitating to people I already know – it just feels so natural! Thanks for the tips, though.
Susan

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:17 +0000

Kristen, thank you. I’ve tried telling people that marketing is like meeting new friends. Apparently, some people just don’t have many friends. ;))

Your tips are great. I’m sending you some link love. :)