Extend Your Value

Recently my focus on networking has been the extension of one's value to other people without any consideration for what is given in return. This is a wonderful way to get to know someone quickly and authentically. Recently I was at a networking event where I was reacquainted with someone who I had run into in the distant past. It turns out we have similar ideologies when it comes to networking. Pete Kane is all about empowering others to do better. He is about helping others to reach their goals. We are like minded in that we are not happy unless what we do benefits other people. I thought it might be interesting to have a one-on-one with him, so we scheduled it. Pete was very inquisitive about my work and came across as someone who really knows what he's talking about when it comes to digital marketing. In the hour that we spent together I discovered that I found a new friend and a great connection.

Fast forward to a week later and to my surprise Pete had posted on his blog an audio affirmation regarding my digital business cards. This is a great example of how we can empower each other just by putting together a simple post. It also demonstrates a great way to extend yourself and your talent to other people without asking for anything in return. I thank and commend Pete for his efforts.

Now of course Pete did not ask me to write this post, but I felt compelled as I feel that this is be a blueprint for true networking. It must be authentic in that if Pete didn't like the business card idea or designs then he wouldn't and shouldn't have posted anything about them. The real concept is that if you extend your value to someone willingly and genuinely, that the leads will naturally flow back to you.

Among other things Pete is an expert at Google My Business so if you don't have a Google business page I encourage you to contact him here.