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Networking functions can be .....

There are many functions business people are asked to attend and how do they choose which one to attend ? If you are anything like myself you could be out every day in a function and justify it is good business development . Well , all of them are not equal or worthwhile to go to . I have become more selective over the years to choose which " dog and pony " show I chose to go . I got tired of being out all to often and being bored to death . I now chose which function I go to by having a criteria . Saying no to functions has become easier , maybe it is due to attending functions which were similar to going to a dentist for a root canal. Focusing on objective for going , choosing when to arrive and when to exit is crucial .

Networking makes the world go around !

Who do you know that can use your help or that of someone you know ? When we speak of networking people assume it is about making money when clearly that is not the only purpose . Here is a example of networking in my life last year . My buddy had a torn up knee and his meniscus needed some attention . As you all know , waiting times to see a specialist in ontario is on the average 16.4 weeks and people buy products like Critical Illness insurance to get quick treatment . My network through sports included a orthopedic surgeon , my friend got to see him the week I called for a favor to have him seen and surgery was performed a short time later . My friend thanked me today as he got to be seen by one of the best sports specialists in town . Networks are very important and we all have them . We have in my data base over 5 thousand people which I developed over the last 30 years . Here are some examples : renovations , automobile sales , auto tires ,windows , home builders , real estate professionals , lawyers , accountants , auto repair , investment advisers , professional sports agents ,air conditioning , doctors , dentists , chiropractors , owners of taxi company who will personally come pick you up and your kids , work out facilities , mortgage professionals , bankers , propert managers , computer support specialists  and many more . It is about helping someone when they want proven expertise and along the way feeling good about being helpful .

Networking works miracles !

When do I get a lot of satisfaction ? When I introduce people I know to each other and they benefit ! Being an insurance professional enables me to meet wonderful people from all walks of life . My data base is a valuable tool which enables me to match people with each other for purpose of doing business together and helping each other . The advantage for the people that I introduce to each other is that they have to be able to do what they say they can do . Integrity , honesty and passion brings positive results for all parties !

Networking , is it a valuable service ?

Many people go to events where the can meet people for the purpose of providing them their service . There are many networking sites that we business people are part of . Have you given consideration to your network and how you will best be able to make valuable use of your network ? My opinion has always been to help people in my network get to expand their service by being a connector . I look to introduce my contacts to each other so that they both can expand their opportunity to work together . Our clients appreciate the fact that we are able to introduce them to quality individuals who are able to provide them with services that are proven to be of top quality . Look at how you n help your network !