Expert Advice On Business Networking And Tips On Developing Your Networking Skills

Michael Yavonditte is the former CEO of Quigo, which was sold to AOL in 2007 for $340M. Now he is the CEO of Hashable & Tracked. Additionally he is a shareholder or investor in: Meetup.com, Yipit… , Tracked.com, Klout, Voxy and Howaboutwe, among others. You can visit him at hashable.com.

Josh Hinds: Why do you feel Business Networking is important?

Michael Yavonditte: It’s important because people need to be able to connect with other people like them, or with people they aspire to work with or be like some day. It’s also good to meet people that might some day want to hire you.  Click to read the full post...

Tim Houston owned and operated three successful businesses by the time he was 25. For more than a decade, he has dedicated himself to helping businesses of all sizes to become more productive, profitable and prosperous through referral-based marketing and business and social networking. He is the author of The World’s Worst Networker.

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

Tim Houston: I define business networking as “the creation of new relationships and the enhancement of existing ones through engagement, for the purpose of mutual business and personal development.”  Click to read the full post...

Gary Loper coaches entrepreneurs to build better relationships with their teams, customers and most importantly themselves — which in turn leads to greater profits! You can visit Gary at RealizedRealationships.com

Josh Hinds: How do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it’s important?

Gary Loper: Networking is vital not only for business, but in all areas of our lives. Many people have been programmed that they must do it all by themselves. Back in school, we were taught that we had to do it all on our own. We were punished if we sought out help or borrowed answers. When in our adult lives or in business have you ever truly witnessed anyone who has been successful doing it 100% all by themselves, having all the answers?  Click to read the full post...

Eric Brown is the founder of The Urbane Way, a cutting edge social media marketing laboratory, he considered himself a business owner first and a marketing expert second. Brown’s social media marketing strategy and fearless approach to business has garnered national media attention and feature stories in Entrepreneur, Business Week, as well as many others. You can visit him at TheUrbaneWay.com.

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

Stephanie Ward is a Marketing Coach for Small Business Owners who want to attract more clients and grow their businesses. She offers a free special report, 7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time, at her website FireflyCoaching.com.

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

Stephanie Ward: To me Business Networking, or networking of any kind, is all about building relationships and giving value. It’s important to give first and be sure to thank people who help you along the way. It’s such a simple thing to do, say thank you, and yet so often people just don’t do it.  Click to read the full post...

Daniel Gordon, is a fourth generation jeweler and President of Samuel Gordon Jewelers. In addition, Daniel holds his Diamond Certificate from the Gemological Institute of America. Since joining the firm he has been instrumental in making many important changes for Samuel Gordon Jewelers: he’s virtually changed its’ entire business model and corporate culture, thereby insuring the continuation of the firms’ reputation as a leader in both the jewelry industry and local market in which they operate.

Be sure to read Daniel’s answer to the “personal networking success story” question. It’s a powerful example of just what a positive impact networking can make in one’s business.  Click to read the full post...

Patrick Allmond, owner of Focus Consulting. Recently he launched a technology talk show called the “Wild West Online Marketing Show” at an AM+FM+Web radio station in Oklahoma City. When he is not speaking or consulting he loves to spend time with his wife and daughter. You might also look up sometime and see him flying over your head as he is also a pilot and a huge aviation enthusiast. Get ready to gain some excellent advice on the topic of networking and building stronger professional connections.

Josh Hinds: Patrick, how do you define Business Networking and why do you feel it’s important?  Click to read the full post...

Lillian Bjorseth is synonymous with networking in the Chicago area. The Chicago Tribune calls her a “networking expert,” and the Association Forum of Chicagoland dubs her the “business networking authority.” She’s co-founder of the Greater Chicago Networking Extravaganza. Lillian is known for engaging you, enthralling you and inspiring you as she speaks, trains and coaches nationwide. She’s the author of Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last, (now in the third edition). You can visit her blog and website to learn more about the work she does.

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

Orville Pierson is a Senior Vice President, Corporate Director of Program Design and Service Delivery for Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), a $200 million career services company with 240 offices worldwide. He is also the author of The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search (McGraw-Hill) and Highly Effective Networking: Meet the Right People and Get a Great Job (Career Press). You can visit his website at www.highlyeffectivejobsearch.com.

Josh Hinds: In your opinion what is the best way to ask for a referral on a potential job without sounding too pushy or running the risk of sounding like a user?  Click to read the full post...

Michael J Maher is a speaker, author, and real-estate professional who has earned the title (with documented numbers to back it up) the title of America’s Most Referred Real Estate Professional. No matter what industry you’re in Michael has a lot to teach when it comes to building powerful professional relationships and growing your business. It’s an honor to have Michael sharing his wisdom with us.

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