In my last post I described how Susan and I are establishing our branding through networking within the community. The idea is to network with a variety of groups, organizations, firms, non profits, and charities in an effort to support our community and raise awareness of our products and services.
I identified what networking is and the best method to networking success: giving value. The following are 5 tips to help you identify what you have to offer that others would find valuable.
5 Tips to Finding Your Value “Give”
- Make a list of your accomplishments: Don’t be shy in this exercise. Give a full list with details.
- Make a list of your contacts of influence: Prioritize this list by who you know best and who knows you.
- List your skill sets: Again do not be shy. Provide everything that is important to building your career.
- From the first three lists: Analyze and choose what you believe to be the most valuable things you can give to your potential networking partners.
- Create a plan on how to deliver: Will you utilize a blog or begin a public speaking platform to help benefit your potential networking partners? Identify all of the channels in which you can deliver your value.
