Farming Lessons by FCU Academy https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt en-us 2022-09-08 03:47:38 UTC 2022-09-08 10:04:00 UTC hello@padlet.com DON'Ts in networking academy_fcu https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287531573
  •  do not sell in the first meeting
  •  do not hard selling
  •  don't forget to followup
  •  don't depend on the members to be your customers
  • don't sell what they don't need
  • don't ask for the phone list in the first meeting
  • don't ask for referrals until you build the trust
  • don't ask for referrals until you have given a referral/business 
  • don't do cold calls on the members/visitors unless you have done a 1 to 1 first
  • don't overwhelm/sell to first time visitors
    • ]]>     2022-09-08 03:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287531573     DOs in networking https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287906920 1. We have to be helpful first before we ask.
    2. Be interest first in what the other business is doing.
    3. Open a conversation to get to know each other more, find out what's common about you.
    4. Keep an open mind about the other person's beliefs, practice, and products  or service.
    5. As much as possible, suspend judgments.
    6. Create a space for small talks - to be comfortable with each other.
    7. Be presentable - look and act professional. Remember you represent your business!
    8. Be on time with your arranged meetings. If you really cannot be there, please inform the other person about your challenge.
    9. Come prepared. Know the other person in advance if possible. There are materials and information available on the Net.
    10. Show genuine interest in the person. Make him / her the most important person in the conversation.
    11. Maintain eye contact when having a conversation.]]>     2022-09-08 09:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287906920     DOs in networking academy_fcu https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287907408
  •  do 1 to 1 to build relationships
  •  be genuinely interested in their business
  •  give referrals first
  •  buy/patronize a product from them first
  • do follow ups on referrals
  • ask how I can help them
  • think of prospective referrals before the 1 to 1
  • have a follow up meeting within two weeks from 1 to 1
  • consistent weekly meeting with the power teams to build relationship and camaraderie
  • join the LT to contribute to the growth of the chapter
  • bring potential customers/suppliers to the featured presenter for the next meeting
  • be mindful in every meeting to understand what they need



    • ]]>     2022-09-08 09:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287907408     DON'Ts in networking - 1 https://padlet.com/academy_fcu/wwulhsasy7v2xoqt/wish/2287912802 1. Don't be an open book easily. Avoid oversharing.
    2. Don't use or be distracted with your phone while in the conversation.
    3. Don't assume that you're instantly close to each - be professional and not "feeling close." Choice of words is key.
    3. Don't over-dress or under-dress.
    4. Don't dominate the conversation.
    5. Don't be too neutral.
    6. Don't be self-centered in the conversation.
    7. Don't appear to be all-knowing. Other people are knowledgeable too.
    8. Don't be argumentative.
    9. Don't ask too personal questions unless you are really friends.
    10. Don't overwhelm the other person with too much information that are sometimes off-tangent from a something.

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