Turn Networking into a Powerful Results-Focused Engine

Networking has changed forever with Covid and the universal use of Zoom and virtual networking opportunities. There are no borders on where you can network, and the networking events and platforms to participate are countless.

Still, lots of people want to see more come out of the investment of time into networking. To achieve that, you simply need to build the relationship bridge with the key people that networking initiates for you.

Typically, attending a networking event will produce an introduction to a person who could be a prospect, referral source or even an alliance partner. However, people are usually very weak at follow-up after the meeting and some settle simply for making a “connection on LinkedIn” and then they’re “out of sight” after that.

EngagePro is the perfect solution to change that for you and lead you to good results.

When you find a person who you’d like to explore a further dialogue with, you need to change the way you operate after the meeting. Clearly, you need to capture a way to make contact later and that usually involves exchanging chat messages with contact details, saving the chat, and then seeking to email or call later to set up the next step.

However, to really begin to look different from others showing up to that “interesting person,” take the first step by bringing them into EngagePro by just using the “Add a Contact” tool. All you need is their first and last names and their email address.

Next, you likely have their business name and maybe a little more information allowing you to check out their website, their “About” page or even doing a fast web search to learn a few interesting facts that you can add to the Intelligent Connection AI tool on the Connector page.

Armed with that, now reach out to them immediately with an email or text message and include a comment, an article link, or ask a question possibly… just something that shows you really are looking for a meaningful start. You’re making that first outreach all about them and therefor more compelling for them to want to reply.

As I say, make it a “give” or expression of appreciation about them or something they said or have accomplished, and the response you’ll get will come quickly. Then follow that up by setting up of an exploratory, win-win, discovery call, and you’re on the way.

Already you’ll have jumped out ahead of everyone else trying to start a relationship with them and after the discovery call, you’ll have the EngagePro “always-keep-in-touch” and personal interests tools to build the bridge to a potentially productive relationship.

Now, don’t forget the value of “engagement.” Setting a follow-up cycle for every week or two, based on the results of your discovery call, sets the stage for building the relationship and accountability for what agreements you’re making together along the way.

So just think about it… What if you could find one or two people in every networking meeting who could become a referral source, client, or JV partner? What would that mean for your success. 

EngagePro is designed to help you easily stand-out from the shouting crowd and build the influence and audience you need to creates success.