Business Networking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them?
Caner Lenger
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There are huge mistakes we all make when building business networking. I have listed a few of my experiences below.
I would appreciate it if you could share your views to establish healthier and long-term relationships.
> Only Self-promoting
> Confusing networking with face-to-face cold calling
> Abusing the relationship
> Just focusing on getting clients, missed opportunities for "Connection"
> They are trying to sell products right after connecting
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morgo port@morgo_port
It seems to me that the biggest mistake is not to use marketing services, because with the help of marketing services you can find a good audience and make your business attractive to customers. I recently read an article about how important marketing is, I advise you to read https://mediaonemarketing.com.sg...
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@morgo_port The topic is related with business networking. There is no marketing concerns while making business network, should not be.
> Never following up or engaging with the person after connecting.
Little added value to each others' network, why reach out in the first place?
@nicolaas_spijker That's exactly. People should know. The first rule is of Business networking: "You cannot benefit from the others without creating added value for them."
@caner_lenger That! But also loads of LinkedIn requests (for example) where there is no note with the connection + no message once connecting.
I always wonder, what's the reason for connecting if no engagement through DMs or interactions on user-generated content happens? π
@nicolaas_spijker haha. To increase connection count π Btw, i couldn't find your linkedin profile π
I gonna send a connection request with PM! π
Spammy messages or just too much contact in general, especially for things unrelated to my job title
Thanks @andrew_bagby .That's an another important point.
They are not real business networker, it seems just for sales..