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Networking.<\/strong> How do you do it effectively; and “what is the importance of being able to answer the question, \u201cSo, what do you do?\u201d in a concise and interesting way?” queries and answers the team at Shepa\u00a0Learning\u00a0Company.<\/p>\n

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“Here\u2019s an example: you are at a company reception with your significant other (who is off talking to someone else) and the person next to you asks what your partner does for a living. You should be prepared, rather than fumbling around for an answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShe works at an analytics\/data company. I don\u2019t really understand exactly what she does. It\u2019s complex, algorithms and all that.\u201d This is not a good answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStephanie is a data scientist with Meto Technologies. She designs machine learning models. Major brands use her models to accurately predict a customer\u2019s next purchase. She\u2019s a math wizard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The latter answer makes you look smart too. :)” ~ Shepa Learning Company<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Networking To Sell<\/h4>\n

Further, being clear with your messaging makes it easier to sell. If you can connect with the emotional relevance, you will have a much higher close rate with your prospects.<\/p>\n

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“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” ~ Simon Sinek<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Networking<\/p>\n

Networking Is An Art<\/h4>\n

Networking is an art\u00a0because it requires imagination. In-person interaction \u2014 not social\u00a0networking, which is a chapter by itself and complementary to in-person\u00a0networking \u2014 is an indisputably critical part in the hunt, and it’s easy to make mistakes.<\/p>\n

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“Building a\u00a0network\u00a0that works is both an\u00a0art\u00a0and a science. It is an\u00a0art\u00a0in that it requires basic human skills in communication, connection, authenticity and the ability to be ‘in the present’ and engaged with people and conversation. Building a network strategically requires an ongoing analysis and audit of the people within the network and a sustained curiosity around the levels of diversity and connectivity within the group. It’s about seeing the lines that connect people and ideas to create opportunity.” ~ Janine Garner,\u00a0entrepreneur and Fortune 500 mentor and author<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Networking With Me<\/h4>\n

I love making new connections. You can find me on LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>… not to mention that I always ask people to connect with me<\/a> outside social networks, or simply\u00a0be bold and call me direct at 1-888-502-3523.<\/p>\n

Cheers to your success!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Networking. How do you do it effectively; and “what is the importance of being able to answer the question, \u201cSo, what do you do?\u201d in a concise and interesting way?” queries and answers the team at Shepa\u00a0Learning\u00a0Company. “Here\u2019s an example: you are at a company reception with your significant other (who is off talking to … <\/p>\n

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