Comments on: The Best Insurance Policy You Could Ever Have…Especially In A Recession

By: | Acneguy

| Acneguy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:03:53 +0000

I think we are also seeing some signs of recovery from the Economic Recession. Of course, we have no idea of how long it will take to completely recover, but some say it’s going to be longer than for the other recessions in decades. I also scanned an article yesterday that said business owners need a new set of tactics to do well during recovery.

By: Nancy Fox

Nancy Fox — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:44:57 +0000

I not only enjoyed reading the post but the comments as well. Younger professionals enjoy networking through parties. More senior professionals have more family responsibilities so their social time is more limited, and networking becomes a more pragmatic activity.

In any case one factor I’d like to throw into this mix is it is essential to build an upgraded network. In other words, getting out there is important, but getting out there with people who have decision making roles and are influencers, are thought leaders, etc. will be very valuable to learn from and can be so helpful in accomplishing greater things.

“SNOB” networking(c) may not be as bad as it sounds. In fact, it can save your neck.

By: Jon Ray

Jon Ray — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:03:14 +0000

Love this post! I am constantly telling my friends they need to come to networking parties with me and build up their online relationships. I work in a creative industry that is not very stable, right now and I have seen many friends lose their jobs and have no back-up plan.

Following your advice makes a lot of sense for anyone who wants to add a little security to their life. I might add, “Attend Industry Networking events” to your list, as I have found it one of the best ways to get up close and personal with “decision makers” in a particular industry, when they have had a few drinks and are willing to talk (sometimes they talk too much, which can work in your favor down the line!).

By: A Coffey

A Coffey — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:25:16 +0000

I’m so glad you posted this and I ran across it. You bring up some stellar points, among the best certainly has to be “nurturing” your network. That’s a point that gets taken for granted.

I wonder what percentage of people who successffuly generate business (and are having a record year) are active in nurturing their network…?

I bet the figure is 80% or even higher.

Ali Coffey, w/ client referrals blog

By: Byron Woodson

Byron Woodson — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:55:59 +0000

I would add a sixth, “Throw a party”.

One of the joys of my networking is when I get to introduce two people who I think would ‘hit it off’ whether socially, professionally or intellectually.

I also find I have a good time when two people from different areas of my life meet, both so they can see who I complain about (just kidding) and so they can share funny stories about me.

I find that crossing social circles also enhances me in their eyes, at least for a time, because they realize I have good friends that they don’t know about, sociologists call it ’social power’, I call it popularity.

Doing this one simple thing (that would be throwing a party) actually includes just about all of your five points.