The power of community.

A little over a week ago, I spent 20+ hours in the car over four days to attend a bodybuilding show in the U.S.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I was tagging along with my youngest son who's a bodybuilding fan. I had no idea what this event was about or what to expect.

The show itself consisted of a morning segment and an evening segment, with an expo/meet-and-greet in between. It was all very professionally managed and well-run.

The large audience was loud and enthusiastic. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Turns out, it wasn't any different from other events I’ve attended:

• People willing to wait in line for hours to spend five minutes with their hero.
• Audience members screaming their support for their favorite participant.
• Attendees from a specific demographic that had a common culture.
• A formal hierarchy within the community that drove its success.

On the drive home (part of a 17-hour day), I reflected on the experience. This community probably started with one passionate individual who harnessed its latent potential and built it one person at a time.

It was a powerful reminder that a common interest (i.e. context) is the most important element for creating, building, and leveraging a network.

This weeks tip: Any interest area can act as a?catalyst for creating a community. Your goal is to find the ones that fit?your interest (a.k.a.?business) and join them.

Can't find one? Take the leap and start your own. Keep reading to learn how.

eBook: How to Successfully Start and Run Your Own Networking Group

I've invested?years researching and reviewing how professional networks operate. It can be as simple as getting a few friends together, and?can evolve into a profitable business development strategy.

Check out my 23-page concise, yet comprehensive ebook that includes everything you need to know to start and successfully manage your own group. It's jam-packed with practical, proven information, tools and resources. ?

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Here's what it covers: Step One:

-Cornerstones to Starting and Managing a Networking Group.?

-The psychology of group dynamics. -Benefits of creating and developing your own networking group.

-QuickStart Plan: 7 steps to start a networking group. -Knowing whom to invite.

?Step Two:

-The Art & Science of Maximizing Networking Group Leverage.

-Networking group leadership realities.

-Clarify your networking group’s focus and objective.

-Review the four networking group options.

-Select the right location for your networking group.

-Establish your group’s meeting management guidelines.

-Incorporate a group membership development process.

-Confirm individual and group results.

-Maximize the life cycle of your networking group.

-Utilize the networking group action plan.

Regardless of your goals, this resource has everything you need to know to get started. Use it as guide to help accelerate your success as your group evolves and grows.

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