connections

Each year I try to come up with a word or two to set the tone for what I’ll do in the next 365 days. This morning my wife and I were talking and she came up with a great word for her year first. Healthy That’s a great word, as it can apply to [...]

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I just read the most helpful article ever about the right way to network, I had to share a link here with you. Purposeful Networking is about the right way to connect with people, and I think it’s something everyone should print out and use in all their networking activities. Take 10 minutes to read [...]

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When people call you, what do they hear if they don’t reach you? OK, so it’s probably a voicemail or other messaging system so they can leave you a message and you can call them back. So let’s assume that’s true, and let’s focus on the message you have that people hear when they call [...]

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This article assumes you are signed up for a Twitter account. If you’re not, go ahead and sign up and then come back to learn a little bit more. While you’re there, make sure you follow me (I’m @philgerb) I was a little late to really USE Twitter. I signed up for it right when [...]

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LinkedIn is one of my favorite tools I use to connect with folks in my network. I use it for a TON of different reasons, but before I share some advanced tips, I thought I’d share some basic tips about how to best use the free service out there.  Top 10 11 LinkedIn Tips 1)      Your [...]

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Connecting to people, online and offline, is one of the best ways I know to improve your business, and to improve your life. Frequently when I talk to groups about the power of connections, I’m asked HOW to network. To me, it’s a natural thing. I love people. To some, it’s difficult, and a learned [...]

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