5 Rules to Summer Networking
My family already has a full calendar of summer gatherings: birthday parties, swim parties, team BBQs and families just catching up now that it's summer. We all tend to socialize more casually in the summer and business is the same. Fewer formal networking events are scheduled and get replaced by My family already has a full calendar of summer gatherings: birthday parties, swim parties, team BBQs and families just catching up now that it's summer. We all tend to socialize more casually in the summer and business is the same. Fewer formal networking events are scheduled and get replaced by wine tasting events, community fairs and golf tournaments - my favorite! margarita

Don't be lulled into submission by those bottomless margaritas - networking is ALWAYS taking place, even at the most casual events. Here are 5 Simple Rules to Summer Networking:
1. Keep business cards with you at all times;
2. Also keep cards in your golf bag, softball bag, picnic basket;
3. Give some to your spouse;
4. Adjust your elevator pitch to a more casual tone, and
5. Have a way to follow up planned in advance.

Number four
needs to tone down from the introduction you'd use at a conference to one that shares what benefit you provide to your best clients. E.g. I might simply say, "I help get businesses more clients," vs. going into the quick-pitch about my consulting firm. Yawn. The first is casual, fun and could prompt conversation.

Number five
is completely based on the interest of the person. If they are remotely interested, you can offer to send them your monthly newsletter or an article you wrote that they might find helpful. Remember, it needs to be something they consider valuable.

Go out and enjoy the summer, but be sure to watch for those casual opportunities to connect with potential clients and opportunities.  And if I'm around, I like my margarita on the rocks.  Cheers!
Paula Pollock is Director of the Pollock Marketing Group.  She operates on the principal that all businesses deserve affordable marketing assistance to convert leads into sales. To receive her quick-read, weekly marketing tips and her Special Report, “7 Client Attraction Secrets That Will Double Your Income,” sign up atwww.paulapollock.com
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