Networking Tips #27 Little At A Time

I was having a conversation with someone the other day.  They'd just joined a networking group and were wondering how to get across their message and the multiple services they offered in their one minute - without reeling off a shopping list of services.

If you offer a number of services or products it can be tempting to try and cram in as much as possible.  However, it's best not to bombard your listeners with too much information all at once.  They won't be able to take everything in and are more likely to be confused.

If it's a regular meeting you attend every week or every month, you have a great opportunity to say something different each week, which keeps it fresh and interesting.

Pick just one product or service and focus on it for that week.  Next week you can choose something different.   After a few weeks you can go back to the beginning and remind them of what else you do.
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2 comments:

IanRod2000 said...

It was just the blog post title that made me think of that old joke: How do you eat an elephant? One mouthful at a time.

I fully agree with you, sometimes we spread ourselves so much the other person gets confused.

I have found it is better to ask what issues/problems the other person has first. Listen (we have two ears yet only one mouth for a reason). Then provide the feedback about your services to meet the needs of the other person.

This elephant is a bit chewy...

Clare Evans said...

It's a strategy that works well with creating good time habits.

Break large (elephant sized) tasks down into smaller ones and do a little at a time.