How do you network at business expos?
Being passionate about NETWORKING, I would love to share some useful tips!
Applying these tips won't waste your time, money, and energy.
My top 3 personal favourite business expo tips are:
? Active listening
Learning to listen is a skill that is crucial when trying to network at business expos. The way I show the other person I listen actively is through nodding my head and asking insightful questions.
? Elevator speech
Having a customized elevator speech aka "sales pitch" will lead to getting the desired details you are looking for when attending a business expo. I normally ask for the following: name & surname, company name and cellphone number.
? Be memorable
Being memorable will to people will lead to real business connections being formed. I try to be memorable by remembering something unique about the person that is unique to them and their company e.g. Complimenting John, manager of Vodacom, on the success Vodacom currently is experiencing as a cellphone network or making a joke unique to Vodacom consumers.
PS: My favourite point is always to be memorable, because I like to form real business connections! ??
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