How To Develop Your Networking Skills

By Vito La Fata


If you are just starting out in business, or even if you are a seasoned business owner, you need to have some networking skills in your toolbox. Having a strong foundation of networking skills is an important part of seeing growth in your business. Keep reading for some helpful skills to become an excellent networker.

Step one is to have a deep thirst for knowledge, a deep curiosity, an unyielding passion to build relationships with the best and the brightest, and a joy and generosity in sharing with others. In our mastermind this runs at the root of what we do and it's something palpable. It's why our collective minds can almost vibrate at an intensity that has us in open arms all the time.

Step two is to make sure that you have great people around you. You should be associating with some of the smartest and most accomplished people that you can. They will help you to learn more and you can begin to mimic what they do in their work and even in their personal lives. It is good to gain wisdom from wise people.

Step three is to have a real desire to help other people in your networking group. Be constantly on the lookout for ways that you can help others, give advice, step in and make something easier for them or take them under your wing for a while so that they can be successful. Sharing with others is extremely critical if you are going to be a valuable networking partner in your group.

Step four involves creating goodwill within your group and within your circle of friends and acquaintances. When there is goodwill present, you will have a better chance of developing close and lasting relationships, and relationships are indeed one of the foundations of successful networking. Make creating goodwill part of your very lifestyle.

Just remember: do not concentrate on increasing profit. Rather, put your efforts into helping others. Do that and sales follow. It's not about you. It's about the group. You greatly increase your chances at success if you follow this advice.




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