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How can you avoid wasting time on low-quality networking contacts?

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Networking is a valuable skill for any professional, but it can also be a source of frustration and wasted time if you don't choose your contacts wisely. How can you avoid spending hours on low-quality networking contacts that don't bring you any value, referrals, or opportunities? Here are some tips to help you filter out the noise and focus on the signal.

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1 Know your goals

Before you start networking, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Are you looking for a new job, a mentor, a partner, a client, or a friend? Depending on your goals, you will need to target different types of contacts and use different strategies to connect with them. For example, if you are looking for a job, you might want to focus on people who work in your industry or have hiring authority. If you are looking for a mentor, you might want to look for someone who has more experience and expertise than you and is willing to share their insights.

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Julie Kraschinsky

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The way I've built several successful businesses is by networking. I agree, you must be intentional that you are not just going to "get", but also to be a resource for others. When we moved 3,000 across the country and knew no one, I got involved in my local community chamber, BNI, and volunteered at my kid's school. Relationships were built first; then business came. I think the thing people who are new to networking do wrong, is they expect to come to get a new sale. It's the long game that proves to be more fruitful. I have friends, colleagues, and clients from some of my first networking groups that were formed 20 years ago! Let me know your experiences.

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2 Do your research

Once you have your goals in mind, you need to do some research to find the right contacts for you. You can use online platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook to search for people who match your criteria and have something in common with you. You can also use offline sources like events, conferences, or referrals to find potential contacts. The key is to do some background check before you reach out to them. You want to make sure they are relevant, credible, and interested in what you have to offer.

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3 Be selective

When considering who to network with, you don't have to accept every invitation or request that comes your way. You should be selective about who you invest your limited time and energy in. To help filter out low-quality contacts, ask yourself if they have a clear profile and professional image, if they have mutual connections or endorsements that you trust, if they have something valuable to offer or ask for, if they communicate clearly and respectfully, and if they respond in a timely manner and follow up on their promises. If the answer is no to any of these questions, it might be best to move on to someone else.

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4 Provide value

Networking is not a one-way street. You can't expect to get something from someone without giving something back. You need to provide value to your contacts, whether it is by sharing your knowledge, offering your help, giving feedback, or making introductions. Providing value will help you build trust, rapport, and reputation with your contacts. It will also make them more likely to reciprocate and support you in your goals.

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5 Evaluate and follow up

Once you've established a connection with someone, it's important to evaluate and follow up with them. Ask yourself if they met your expectations and goals, provided value and respect, showed interest and engagement in your conversation, and if you'd like to keep in touch with them. If the answer is yes, make sure to follow up regularly and keep the communication alive. Consider sending a thank-you note, an article, a referral, or an invitation to another event. Additionally, ask for feedback, advice, or referrals. The goal is to strengthen the relationship over time. By following these tips, you can avoid wasting time on low-quality contacts and instead focus on building meaningful connections with the right people.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Kimberly S. Reed, CDE?

DEIB Advisor, Author, Global Speaker and Lecturer, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence Member — Helping companies turn Diversity into an innovative strategic advantage by creating cultures where everyone thrives.
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Get READY to give it all you GOT! Be authentic and tell the truth — Know you are amazing enough. Be yourself. In an exchange, people love to talk about themselves, AND they want to hear about you from an unfiltered lens of professional experiences and the art of being inquisitive. Invest in follow up—Networking is all about relationships—not just introductions and connecting on social media. Like any relationship, it requires work and deposits. Without deposits, you overdraft your account. Be humble. Have your 30 seconds commercial READY Smile. Bring good energy. Tell people why you want to connect with them and know what YOU want. Be OPEN to new opportunities. The word NO, only means, PIVOT or GREATER!

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Anatoliy Fedorenko

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Be honest with anyone approaching you. Also, I strongly believe that there is a very thin division line between "low-value" networking and "high-value" networking since you never know how things will turn out to be. You network with other people and other people have their lives, they are full of happy and sad stories. Their lives matter as yours and it is up to you to turn these contacts into a source of good energy or suffer from them. I would encourage everyone to do networking not just to get more leads or prospects, but to hear more stories, to share knowledge, and to help others become better!

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