The Art of Networking: Business Networking Take Aways
Make networking a regular activity. Put it on your calendar. Try to go to 2 events a week. Make it a goal. There are plenty of events...
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Michael Forman
- Oct 27
- 1 min
Follow Up - Things to Remember
Follow up immediately. Email. Usually the same day or night of the event. Send a thank you card!! Make you phone call three days later...
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Michael Forman
- Sep 4
- 2 min
While at a Networking Event
Be generous about sharing business tips, referrals and leads with noncompetitors. You are there to make connections and have...
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Michael Forman
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Don’t Give BC’s Away – Pretend BC’s are Money
Pick and choose who you want to give your card to. Don’t enter an event thinking “well I have 100 cards with me and I’m going to give...
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Michael Forman
- Jul 17
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Be the Host not the Guest
If you go to a networking event frequently, which you should do, and you see someone who is new or a first timer. Go up to them,...
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Michael Forman
- Apr 26
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Follow up / Mantra
Here is an outline to follow up with someone. When you go back to your office/home, send an email thanking them for their time. That...
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Michael Forman
- Apr 21
- 1 min
The Art of Networking: Humor/Thank You Notes
With anything that you do, humor will likely be something that puts people at ease. People will relax more with a little humor. But …...
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Michael Forman
- Apr 11
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Find a Higher Purpose
Another factor that affects people’s interest in and effectiveness at networking is the primary purpose they have in mind when they do...
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Michael Forman
- Apr 3
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: If Networking Makes You Feel Dirty, You’re Not Alone (pt. 1)
Many people find professional networking so distasteful that it makes them feel morally and physically dirty. In a controlled experiment,...
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Michael Forman
- Mar 22
- 1 min
The Art of Networking: Think Broadley About What You Can Give
Think Broadly About What You Can Give Even when you do not share an interest with someone, you can probably find something valuable to...
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Michael Forman
- Mar 2
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Interests and Goals
The next step in making networking more palatable is to think about how your interests and goals align with those of people you meet and...
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Michael Forman
- Feb 21
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Rapport
Building a good rapport with someone is a crucial step in networking. It is something that we are all aware of but don’t necessarily do...
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Michael Forman
- Feb 16
- 2 min
The Art of Networking: Shake hands and Maintain Eye Contact
After smiling, extend your hand to shake theirs. Make sure you shake the hand of the person like you mean it. Firmly. But not too firm....
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Michael Forman
- Feb 13
- 1 min
The Art of Networking: Attitude is Everything
Here’s a situation I recently experienced. Upon entering a Realtor’s office for a meeting with the Sales Manager, I was greeted by the...
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Michael Forman
- Feb 11
- 1 min
The Art of Networking: Smile
SMILE It’s the easiest thing to do but we often forget to do it. You probably smile whenever entering your networking meeting and...
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Michael Forman
- Feb 9
- 2 min
The Art of Networking
Networking is an art – and like any art – it requires practice to hone the skills necessary to succeed. Whether you are just starting...
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Michael Forman
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
MICHAEL FORMAN PROVIDED INSIGHTFUL IDEAS FOR BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
On Monday, January 13, 2020, Michael A. Forman addressed the Rotary Club of Sandy Springs. During Mr. Forman’s presentation, he urged us...
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Michael Forman
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
AN INTERVIEW WITH A MASTER NETWORKER MICHAEL FORMAN
Posted by: Rodney W Davis May 28, 2021 Recently, I had a chance to interview a masterful networker by the name of Michael Forman....
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