1,525,616
Just introduce yourself, tell the person what you do and ask them about their business. The converstion should flow effortlessly from there.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
2,220,323
Industry trends, what going on with your business, topics that can help your business, etc.......
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,164,119
the weather, our children, business... the same things you talk about with friends.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
4,272,548
We talked about several things and I thought it was fun. Just grab a glass of wine and mingle
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
1,231,853
Think of it as a social event such as visit relatives whom you never met before. Introduce yourself then ask them what they do. Keep asking questions. Eventually they will ask you what you do. They will remember you because you were interested in them. Have fun
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
1,725,996
Usually a short list of topics is agreed upon. Then the real conversation begins.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
3,986,258
Anything and everything....Good, bad and the ugly
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
1,239,801
Try to remember some of recent blogs... They will share their experience.
Power chat networking....
Inventory, challenging clients.... anything...
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Mary Yonkers
Erie, PA
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
5,868,372
I belong to a women's group, and everyone gets a chance to talk about their profession.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
6,392,919
Go through the FORD list and dont forget to bring along your elevator speech.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
3,344,906
The dynamics and protocol for business meetings vary. I was a member of a chamber of commerce meeting. We did a round-table sharing of referrals and each week someone presented.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
7,835,313
You talk about developing and sharing leads.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,178,533
You will be considered the best conversationalist in the room if you just ask people what they do and keep people talking about themselves. Ask about their business and how you can help them.
I prefer the technique of collecting cards but not passing mine out unless specifically asked. After the event, I follow up with a personal note to the people I met saying I enjoyed meeting them and hope I can help them in the future. Insert your business card and a little blurb with your Unique Selling Proposition. Keep them in your database and keep in touch by sharing interesting information about local real estate.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
1,661,936
Just show up and it pretty much flows from there. I don't give away all my secrets.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
3,071,489
4,434,127
5,216,337
Share ideas and experiences to learn about referral opportunities!
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
213,263
I think the bigger question is: Do they work?
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
150,416
Introduce yourself, and ask the other person their name, and what they do. Let the other person drive the conversation, allowing you to "connect" with them.
Don't worry, when you tell them what you do they will "think" they know what you do, but as you "connect" with them, they will find you are the exception, not the rule! Most have a preconceived notion about Realtors, show them how you are different!
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,538,633
Good morning Joan. I would want to learn about the business of the folks I talk to, so I can figure out ways to refer business to them.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,759,812
5,048,748
Usually an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business, plus informal networking. Depends on the structure and who organizes and runs it. A bit of structure is better so people know what to expect
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,224,473
I tried one in my small community. It didn't work and after a few weeks, no one even showed up. I can see these working in larger metro areas. Invite people and create a sphere of influence.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
1,683,912
In the one's I belonged to, Everyone stood up (one at a tme) and explained their business and answered questions.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
80,653
You will enjoy a business network group. Some groups allow only a small number of each type of professions.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
1,466,207
Joan Dickie Sybil Campbell has a good answer.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
3,988,007
We share our needs....I need a farm with 20 plus acreage on the side of town....I need to meet a builder that builds custom homes and does top quality work, etc. It works too.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,443,250
Each person has a time limit to talk about their business. We also had a 10 minute talk by a different member of the group weekly so we can learn more details about what they do.
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
2,362,595
I didn't like the food - that was a huge disincentive - weekly meetings at a bad restaurant
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Joan Dickie
La Crosse, WI
1,622,432
Introduce yourself and what you do, ask others about their business and just get to know each other. It takes time to create relationships. Show up and let people know that you care.
1,280,748
I would recommend asking questions versus talking about yourself. Make it about the people you are meeting and don't try to meet everyone.