How to Work YOUR Network
Published by: Philip J. Sherman, Millionaire in Training, MMMChallenge.com on 21st Jun 2010 |
View all blogs by Philip J. Sherman, Millionaire in Training, MMMChallenge.com
This is a very important tool we all need to have in our
toolbox.
Whether your running for public office or just looking for a new job, you have to know how to tap YOUR network to truly get where you want to go.
1) Don't be Afraid to Ask
People know you and you know people. People want to help, but they don't know how to read your mind. Give them the opportunity to help you succeed in life. Ask them, in very precise language what it is your looking for. In other words, if your running for public office, specifically ask them, "Can I count on your support" or "Can I count on your Vote."
I know when I moved in to my own place for the first time, I was able to get some slightly used furniture donated to me, because I simply created a Poster and hung it up on the main church Bulletin Board. Simply put, I asked.
2) Create a Follow UP System
In some circles this is known as a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM).
95% of people do not follow up with people they meet for the first time or have a system in place to consistently stay in touch what the people they already know. Act is a popular CRM Software. Outlook is another. If you Google this you should get plenty of ideas.
Remember, the better you stay in touch with people you want to get to know the better chance you will have to move forward based on just being able to get help from your Network.
3) Always Offer to Add Value
When you first Add Value to others before asking for help, others will be more receptive to helping you.
Whether your running for public office or just looking for a new job, you have to know how to tap YOUR network to truly get where you want to go.
1) Don't be Afraid to Ask
People know you and you know people. People want to help, but they don't know how to read your mind. Give them the opportunity to help you succeed in life. Ask them, in very precise language what it is your looking for. In other words, if your running for public office, specifically ask them, "Can I count on your support" or "Can I count on your Vote."
I know when I moved in to my own place for the first time, I was able to get some slightly used furniture donated to me, because I simply created a Poster and hung it up on the main church Bulletin Board. Simply put, I asked.
2) Create a Follow UP System
In some circles this is known as a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM).
95% of people do not follow up with people they meet for the first time or have a system in place to consistently stay in touch what the people they already know. Act is a popular CRM Software. Outlook is another. If you Google this you should get plenty of ideas.
Remember, the better you stay in touch with people you want to get to know the better chance you will have to move forward based on just being able to get help from your Network.
3) Always Offer to Add Value
When you first Add Value to others before asking for help, others will be more receptive to helping you.
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