Investment Networking

Investment Networking Tips

How do you become a magnet to other people are networking? I have come up with some distinct ways that can help you stand out from the crowd.

1. Chose a niche or define your services in a way that makes you different in a valuable way. Focus on large pieces of small pies and using different metrics than your competitors do to measure your success. Focus on excellence not "beating the competition."
2. Speaking at as many relevant conferences and events as possible
3. Writing. Start by writing a journal, a blog, and helpful advice to your past clients. Write at least 5 pages every day.
   
4. Join Linkedin.com. Grow your network and keep in touch with your top 25 most valuable advisors.
5. Improve your professional image. Think 1st class in everything you do. I have learned by taking my psychology classes that our first impression of someone is made in the first 4 seconds we see them. Too hot to practically wear a suit coat? At least walk in with one and smile for 4 seconds while you sweat and make a great first impression. How is your letterhead and business cards? Do they exist? Do you have a website?
   
6. Become weaved into the industry communities that revolve around associations and conferences
7. Smile 27/7 - (especially while you are on the phone)

- Richard

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