Posts from — September 2006

Olivia Fox Cabane is an author, speaker and the Executive Director of Spitfire Communications. She is the author of “The Pocket Guide to Becoming a Superstar In Your Field”. Her passion for teaching communication has lead her to lecture at Harvard, Yale, MIT and the United Nations, and to be frequently interviewed as the current networking expert on both radio and television.

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?  Click to read the full post...

Donna Fisher, is an author, Certified Speaking Professional, and corporate trainer on Making Connections that Make a Difference. Her books include: Power Networking, Professional Networking for Dummies, People Power, Power NetWeaving, From Picket Line to Online and Five Keys to Building Business Relationships Online.

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

Donna Fisher: Business Networking is business people sharing information, ideas and contacts with one another to help support the success and growth of one another’s businesses.

Josh: Donna, can you share one idea that someone could put into practice that would help them to improve their business networking skills?  Click to read the full post...

It’s an honor to bring you Rene Godefroy. Rene is a motivational speaker and the author of “No Condition is Permanent!“.

As you read the ideas shared below I’d encourage you to pay special attention to the advice Rene gives on putting the law of reciprocity to work in your favor.

Josh: Rene, how do you define Business Networking, and why do you feel it is important?

Rene Godefroy: Every business person should be in the “prospecting” business. Too many entrepreneurs jump for joy because business is good. And so, they stop prospecting. Big mistake! Their pipeline should always be full of fresh and qualified prospects. That’s where business networking comes into play.  Click to read the full post...

It’s a pleasure to bring you Olympian, Keynote Speaker, and Author Ruben Gonzalez. Ruben is the author of “The Courage to Succeed“.

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

Ruben Gonzalez: Business networking is about developing strong relationships with other business people and helping them reach their goals so they will connect you with people that can help you reach your goals. It’s all about delivering value to others so you can reap value later on.

Josh: Can you share one idea that someone could put into practice that would help them to improve their business networking skills?  Click to read the full post...

It’s an honor to have caught up with author and speaker Phil Town. Phil is a self-made millionaire several times over as well as one of America’s most widely sought-after speakers on investing. He is the author of the best-selling investment book, “RULE #1“.

Mr. Town appears regularly as part of the “Get Motivated” touring success seminar, where he speaks to more than 500,000 people annually about Rule #1 investing.

As you read the following ideas from Phil pay close attention to what he says about “developing relationships with people that share your similar interests” and how doing so can open you up to new business opportunities.  Click to read the full post...

The following business networking advice comes from John Ahern. John is a business owner specializing in wealth creation and management with CBD financial planning group (CBDfp Group).

Josh: John, how do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

John Ahern: You may or may not of heard of these sayings around networking before, however, they are powerful seeds to help you start thinking differently around the way you do business. Things like, “Networking to Win”, “If you’re not networking you’re not working”, “Be Seen, Get Known, Move Ahead” or even this one, “Network or perish”.  Click to read the full post...

I’m honored to bring you the following interview with Harvard-Trained success scientist, Dr. Stephen Kraus. He is an author and speaker. Dr. Kraus teaches the science of success, combines decades of research on personal achievement, and explores the “greatest hits” of psychology’s most fascinating research.

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

Stephen Kraus: Why is it important? Because marketing and business development efforts are the key to business success. You can have great ideas and great content, but if they aren’t marketed well, they won’t become successful.  Click to read the full post...

It’s an honor to introduce networking expert and author, Rhonda Sher. Rhonda speaks nationally teaching powerful and practical networking techniques, she is also the author of The 2 Minute Networker: The Simple Step-by-Step System for Growing your Business through Networking.

Get ready for some valuable business building ideas …

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

Rhonda Sher: Business networking is simply the process of connecting with like-minded people. It is the easiest way to create strategic partnerships, referrals and expand your sphere of influence.  Click to read the full post...

I’m pleased to bring you the following advice from Sean Woodruff. Sean is a successful entrepreneur and marketing expert who happens to enjoy teaching and sharing his knowledge with others (a trait which I’m sure is one of the reasons he’s met with the success that he has).

Josh: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it is important?

Sean Woodruff: I’m not sure I have ever really defined it. I have a base belief that all businesses, people, experiences, ideas, results… everything is linked together by relationships. The relationships are what form the “network”.  Click to read the full post...