[DrMoney]

Throughout a YE's life, you may need to network, or you just want to always be networking.

Here on some good tips to use/live by.

1. Have Business Cards Always. Give them out, if you feel your contact is valuable; as a prospect, or a potential contact that has something to offer.

2. Go to Public Events. Go to as many events/opportunities that allow you to network.

3. Help Others, Before They Help You. Helping others, is something that leads to true happiness. Why not benefit them? And then have them benefit you?

4. Be Honest. When networking, Do Not Lie. People can always spot a liar. Even if you are good, people have guts that are natural lie detectors. People get funny feelings. Don't be someone who gives them.

5. Contact Your Contacts Regularly. Keep in touch with you best contacts, and try to occasionally meet up with them, so that your relationships can blossom.

6. Dress To Impress. I can't stress this enough. People make split second decisions daily. Whether you like it or not, people classify everyone in seconds. If you dress well, you will have a good image in their head.

[sniping4dummies]

Originally Posted by DrMoney

Throughout a YE's life, you may need to network, or you just want to always be networking.

Here on some good tips to use/live by.

1. Have Business Cards Always. Give them out, if you feel your contact is valuable; as a prospect, or a potential contact that has something to offer.

2. Go to Public Events. Go to as many events/opportunities that allow you to network.

3. Help Others, Before They Help You. Helping others, is something that leads to true happiness. Why not benefit them? And then have them benefit you?

4. Be Honest. When networking, Do Not Lie. People can always spot a liar. Even if you are good, people have guts that are natural lie detectors. People get funny feelings. Don't be someone who gives them.

5. Contact Your Contacts Regularly. Keep in touch with you best contacts, and try to occasionally meet up with them, so that your relationships can blossom.

6. Dress To Impress. I can't stress this enough. People make split second decisions daily. Whether you like it or not, people classify everyone in seconds. If you dress well, you will have a good image in their head.

Dude, no offense, but anyone who doesn't know this stuff right off the bat isn't cut out for being an entrepreneur. I took a look at your high school hustlers blog. It's a cool concept, and it's funny, but it's not going to go anywhere if you don't REALLY dedicate yourself to developing some quality content. The market is changing, and people are changing. The same hype doesn't work like it used to.

That being said, How about instead of 6 general tips, you provide ideas, and examples, of what goes into a successful business card and why. What do people notice? Why? Where should you draw the line between edgy and expressive and professional? Why?

I hope I didn't come off as harsh or anything, I'm just giving you my 10 cents as someone who has heard a million horror stories from current clients regarding their past online endeavors (really, you'd be amazed how massive the % of my customers are who are trying their web site for the second, third, or fourth time, after several bad experiences with other companies), and as someone who has seen through successful sites/concepts.

[fromantv]

good points

[DrMoney]

they are good points, but some may not know, and being a entrepreneur doesn't mean that who have to know how to network off the bat, there are alot of new aspiring entrepreneurs who may need to know some of this.

[wully00]

Originally Posted by sniping4dummies

Dude, no offense, but anyone who doesn't know this stuff right off the bat isn't cut out for being an entrepreneur. I took a look at your high school hustlers blog. It's a cool concept, and it's funny, but it's not going to go anywhere if you don't REALLY dedicate yourself to developing some quality content. The market is changing, and people are changing. The same hype doesn't work like it used to.

I would disagree with that -- I know a lot of entrepreneurs and sucessful people who could learn something from that post. I thing they we're all great posts.

I think a ton of very successful people start out "hustling". Michael Dell got started in high school selling computers out of his car. I think thats a great idea for a blog. Until you're over 18 its very hard to start a business (I said hard not impossible). Let alone have developed any skills to offer someone.

Great post.

[mpmorton]

Originally Posted by wully00

Until you're over 18 its very hard to start a business (I said hard not impossible). Let alone have developed any skills to offer someone.

Great post.

Until you are over 18 you have absolutely 0 credit in the professional world. Even after your 18 you have little to no credibility. Unfortunately, in today's society being young works against you in almost every way. In order to stand out as a young YE you have to be willing to be the MOST outspoken, the best speaker and the most impressive just to get attention. Why do you think such a small percentage of people make it into the business elite.

These are all great ideas that every young professional should follow. However, there is a list of thousands of little things that only experience through trial and error can teach. That is why outgoing and persistent people are the ones that make it to the top.

When it comes to networking, the best advantage you can have is your personality. If your loud, bold and likable that's what gets you through the door. After that it's a matter of how smart and polished you are that get's what you want.

[syia]

great advices.. i just want to know.. how are we suppose to contact our contact regularly? i mean..when we emails.. sometimes.. there is no topic to talk about

[mpmorton]

syia:

I am going to go back to my previous point of having the outgoing personality. Let me give you an example:

Three months ago you attended a seminar on selling high-dollar conventions to Fortune 500 Companies. At this seminar you met Joe Spekinowski from General Motors. For whatever reason you two hit it off and exchanged business cards. For learnings sake we will say that you two were both fans of the Phoenix Sun's Basketball team. Later on in the conversation you realize that you could both potentially be assets to each other through your companies. Part your ways and move on with businiess.

Now three months later you are paging through your business cards and/or contacts and you come across his name. You know he is a good potential for business, but you are nervous to call for whatever reason. (You say you have nothing to talk about). What kind of excuse is this?!?

Sometimes your best business comes from people you meet through casual conversation. You can start off by talking about the Phoenix Sun's and what not. Eventually if you are a good speaker your topic can be steered in the direction of business. That's when you ask him if he/General Motors were actively searching for a destination to hold their next business meeting. He may say no he may say yes. The idea is that he has your name in mind the next time Meeting Time comes.

Every couple of months you make the same phone call until one day he decides to call you back. It doesn't matter if the phone call is akward at first or not. If it is, it's because you were making it akward. A true YE is an avid salesman. And an avid salesman can talk to anyone about anything and carry out a full-blown conversation.

The more times you speak with Joe Spekinowski the more likely he is to remember you next time he needs to plan a meeting.

Now this may seem like an weird example but it's the truth. You may put your name out there a thousand times and only get one reply. But, that one reply wouldn't be replying if you hadn't made the effort to make that phone call every couple of months. A truley successful business man will put himself out on the line every day. If you believe in what your promoting and you are diligent in promoting it. Success will follow. Guaranteed.