D. Scott Smith - Motivational Listener: Business Networking: The Best Marketing Tool

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Website: https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips
Business Networking Fundamentals Course: https://rebrand.ly/NetworkingFundamentals

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Most of us solo entrepreneurs, freelance professionals, and small business owners don’t need thousands or even hundreds of customers. We just need a handful each month. The best way to grow your business and get more customers is through your professional network. Feb 8-11 I am running a Networking Bootcamp.

Where I will show you the:

• ROI of networking (vs. paid ads)
• How to gather your network connections
• Finding the gold in your network
• Steps to strategically build your network to improve      referrals

Join me in Bootcamp during February 8-11 at 2-2:30pm PST. Register at https://rebrand.ly/NetworkingBootcamp

https://rebrand.ly/NetworkingBootcamp

This week it’s the January edition of the Virtual Global Tea Break – a global networking opportunity. It’s 90 minutes of connecting with remarkable people. We have added a teaching portion. This month we are fortunate to have Jim Fuhs (Fuhsion Marketing, “Marketing the Marine Corps Way”) to share about Clubhouse.

If you'd like to connect with me, find me at https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott. 

I recorded “Threnody” for Audible. You can hear a sample here: https://smile.amazon.com/Threnody-Century-Sensibility-Proves-Changed/dp/B07R7NNV7B/

Perhaps you’d like to try out the Independent Planner for free. That’s a great idea! Here’s a link to download a weekly version of the planner: https://buff.ly/3kVTwzR. It’s a Google Form. Complete the form and an undated copy of the planner will be emailed to you within 15 minutes.

I am a huge fan of collaboration - don't try to "go it on your own". We need each other. Request to get on my calendar. Let's chat about your planning and future goals. Go to dscottsmith.com/contactscott - you'll find my calendar there. Let's chat (no obligation or expense).

• http://independent-planner.com/ (for those in the US)
• https://writenotes.uk/product/independent-planner-2021-tempesta/ (for those in Europe)

Virtual Global Tea Break networking community: https://globalteabreak.com/

I am planning my 2021 business year - you may want to "do more and be more" in 2021 and could use assistance. Request time on my calendar and let's chat about what it will take to define your dreams, set your goals and plans. Visit https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott and schedule time now.

You may be like me and are looking for tools to keep focus. I use a digital calendar for my appointments, but this did not help me define or track progress to my goals. That's why I created the Independent Planner. It's a system to supplement my online calendar with a Goal Tracking. I get immediate feedback each day on meeting my goals. Learn more at Independent-Planner.com. 

If you don't like the way things are - make something different. It's not enough to have goals, you must have a system that will help you meet your goals. That is why I created the Independent Planner (TM). It is a paper calendar system designed to complement your digital calendar. 

The 2021 Independent Planner is handmade in England and a limited number are available at independent-planner.com. 

Many people had plans and goals for 2020 that were completely derailed by the response to the pandemic. Others were able to keep their focus and made 2020 a great year. The Independent Planner gives you easy-to-use tools to capture your dreams, create the steps you need to accomplish to make your dreams real, and goals to mark progress. Each day the Goal Tracking provides feedback.

Every minute of each hour of each day is fully used in your life. The Independent Planner is a system that helps you optimize your time to meet your goals. 

The Independent Planner is a full 12-month planner in one handmade book. There are no quotes or platitudes on the pages. I love what I do and that is motivation enough. I am fully confident that you love what you do - that you solve problems for your customers. The Independent Planner allows your to do more of what you do. The Goal Tracking for each day helps you ensure your time is used to move your closer to your goals then provides instant feedback and motivation.

Do more and be more. Make 2021 your best year ever. The 2021 Independent Planner is available on a first-come, first served basis. Visit independent-planner.com and order now.

Join me November 11th at 8am PST for my third quarter review. Let’s prepare for 2021 and beyond. The event is free. I will be hosting this on Zoom. Find the registration link in the show notes. Register (free) at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsfu-pqDguGNzPvLt-rUUJi2kYKpfdNXKE

See the videos of my previous quarterly reviews:

• Q1 2020 - I Want a Refund: 2020 is Broken. This includes my 6-step process to evaluate and review your business: https://www.dscottsmith.co/advice/2020/10/28/i-want-a-refund-2020-is-broken
• Q2 2020 - 2020: An Unexpected Year. We can't predict the future, but there is an amount of "knowability" learn what you can do: https://www.dscottsmith.co/advice/2020/7/7/2020-an-unexpected

More opportunities to improve your business networking skills:

• Download my free networking events cheat sheet: buff.ly/2K6rvpJ
• Purchase my book on Amazon - Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested https://www.amazon.com/Motivational-Listener-Interesting-Interested-Successful-ebook/dp/B07JYX99G5
• Enroll in my online course: Business Networking Fundamentals https://coursecraft.net/courses/z91H8
• Information on my coaching for business networking is available at https://www.dscottsmith.com 
• Ask to join my free Facebook group focused on education for business networking as a marketing tool: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips
• Request a free chat with me. We'll chat for 45 minutes about your business networking needs and the steps you need to best use this powerful tool: https://www.dscottsmith.com/contactscott 

Each Monday at 8am Pacific, I host a Networking Question and Answer session on Zoom. It is 30 minutes of learning how to connect (network) even in this crazy world.  Register for free: https://buff.ly/2OKCFCc. I also co-host the Global Virtual Tea Break each month. Check the show notes for the next one coming this Friday, October 23rd https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd-Crpz0tE9ApqZ3f_PiMrz4SfL771n68

And In November, 2020: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqceyhqzosG9fHbbB6mvXIIQ6iigbLl9tq

Request to join my free Facebook Group where we focus on learning to best use our professional networks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips/

In this simple podcast episode, I only ask that you send me an email (scott@dscottsmith.com) in response to this episode with stories of business success amid the craziness. Feel free to pass on this message and my email address to those you know who have proven that entrepreneurs are greater than a virus.

Register for October 2020: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd-Crpz0tE9ApqZ3f_PiMrz4SfL771n68

Register for November 2020:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqceyhqzosG9fHbbB6mvXIIQ6iigbLl9tq

· Get a copy of my book, Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested (Practical Skills to Be Successful at Business Networking Events) on Amazon Kindle or Audible: https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

· Join in on one of my weekly free Networking Q&A Sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6vrz8qH9YwGIpM11NHhCqIn-5VVEBG

· Enroll in my course Business Networking Fundamentals: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z91H8

· Share this podcast with others: https://anchor.fm/dscottsmith

· Schedule a no obligation, no cost call with me to discuss your professional network: https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott

Here's a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to learn how to use your business and professional network to grow your business. Join me Monday mornings at 8am Pacific for 30 minutes of Networking Questions and Answers. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6vrz8qH9YwGIpM11NHhCqIn-5VVEBG

Business networking is the most effective marketing tool. Learn more at https://www.dscottsmith.com/ 

Click here to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6vrz8qH9YwGIpM11NHhCqIn-5VVEBG

If you feel stuck and would like personal assistance, request to get on my calendar. We will spend 45 minutes and get clear on:

Grab a spot now at https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott.

Each week I hold a Networking Questions and Answer Session. Perhaps you’ll be able to join us at 8am Pacific in our Zoom Room. It’s free – register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6vrz8qH9YwGIpM11NHhCqIn-5VVEBG.

Learn more about business networking:

· Participate in the Global Virtual Tea Break with me and Alan Hennessy for worldwide networking: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6703365084351139840

· Get a copy of my book, Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested (Practical Skills to Be Successful at Business Networking Events) on Amazon Kindle or Audible: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JYX99G5/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

· Enroll in my course Business Networking Fundamentals: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z91H8

· Schedule a no obligation, no cost call with me to discuss your professional network: https://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott

If you are interested in learning how to get referrals from your business network and grow your business, request membership in my free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips/. This is not a referrals group - we focus on learning and education to grow and use our professional networks.

I also run a free Business Networking Question and Answer session every Monday at 8am Pacific. You can register for these free sessions by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6vrz8qH9YwGIpM11NHhCqIn-5VVEBG. Bring your networking questions and get practical answers to develop you network.

In March,  GDP was expected to grow this year...now we are looking at a decline.  Let's review the last quarter and plan for the second half of 2020. You are invited to a Zoom meeting I am hosting this Friday (July 3rd) at 7am Pacific. Registration for this free review and discussion is open, click here: https://buff.ly/2NNRBPD.

Economic forecasts for 2020 (as late as March of this year) indicated GDP growth of 2.4%. Now we are looking at a decline of around 6% to 7.6%. Let's talk about planning/preparation. If you are looking to do a bit of homework beforehand – take a look at research by Dr. Gabriele Oettingen. She talks about positive thinking (but it’s not what you’re thinking).

This podcast focuses on business networking - always lean into your network for support. If you'd like to learn more, visit dscottsmith.com or join my free Facebook Group to learn more about the power of your professional network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips/. This is not a leads or referral group, we are dedicated to educating each other to be master networkers. 

I hope you will join me on Tuesday 3.31.2020 at 9am PDT (11am EDT and 4pm GMT) for a 1-hour debrief of Q1 2020 and mastermind for the next 9 months. I am hosting this session via Zoom. If you are interested - I've got a Google Form for registration to RSVP and let me know what's on your brain. Here's the link:  https://buff.ly/2xqY26m.

If you are interested in joining my Facebook Group to learn tips and stories to use Business Networking to get more customers, request access here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips. Our best referrals come word-of-mouth, from our professional network. This is a great time to be intentional about building our networks and getting more clients.

If this resonates with you, let's chat. Apply to get on my calendar at: http://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott. 

Learn more about my business networking method to use your professional network as your primary marketing tool: http://www.dscottsmith.co/coach-scott.

Download my Six-Step Cheat Sheet to be successful at business networking events: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddJlYUGz3hGjLNEnz9FyKFLEMY49QZt56T_mGQFsHzSJVm9w/viewform.

Have a fabulous day. Cheers!

If you would like assistance in optimizing your professional network or want to learn about the Motivational Listener Professional Network System, visit my website: dscottsmith.com

The 4-Ps of Marketing are: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. One of the most effective components of promotion is your professional network. I teach a science-based method of promotion using the Motivational Listener Professional Network System. Your network is your most effective marketing tool.

Activity Based Planning will help us in setting goals to promote our solutions. Dr. Gail Matthews from Dominican University conducted research on Goals. We look at the five steps from her research to improve the probability of achieving our goals. The summary of the research is available as a PDF. Click the link to request a copy: https://buff.ly/32tZvT1(via Google Forms)

Learn more by visiting my website: dscottsmith.com 

Cheers!

I was overwhelmed! We had great people come into the room with remarkable ideas and experience about business networking. The conversation was recorded and posted into my Business Networking Tips Facebook Group. If you’ve not joined our discussions in the group, cruise over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessnetworkingtips/where we share tips and stories about building a professional network.

If you would like personal assistance in reviewing your network – reach out and request time on my calendar. Go to dscottsmith.com/contactscott. We will schedule a 45 minute no obligation chat to determine:

•What you need from your network;

•Where you are and what type of network you need, what’s missing;

•How you will go about building your ideal network.

I look forward to connecting with remarkable folks – like you -  and supporting each other!

If this is of interest, schedule time with me at dscottsmith.com/contactscott.

In business (and especially at networking events) efficiency is valuable. If you don't time to read my entire book, "Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interesting. Practical skills to be successful at business networking events" or get individual coaching from me, then this episode is for you! I give you the six steps you need to connect with people and build your network.

We know 85% of jobs are never posted, they go to someone in a network; and the best referrals are word of mouth – coming from someone inside your business network. When someone is looking for work or business referrals, the first place to go is the network.

Unfortunately, we don’t have very good skills at building a network. We ought to be clear on what we need from a network, the strength of our current network (and what’s missing), and how to build an ideal network.

If you or someone you know could benefit from an improved business network, I’ve set aside time to talk. Cruise over to dscottsmith.com/contactscott and schedule a no obligation, no cost call.

http://www.dscottsmith.co/contactscott

You might be hearing about things like “creating a roadmap” to chart your success. That’ a great plan and it requires two things: a beginning point and a destination. Let’s get on a call together and scope out where you are and where you want to go. Then we can set a course to get from here to there.

Today I talk about connecting to people and a project I’ve been working on with co-founder/creator Julia Jacobs. It’s called HelloThereHuman.com. Which is inspiring human-to-human connection through awareness, education, and action. We started with the premise that we live in a connected world filled with people longing for connection.

HelloThereHuman.com is a fun project with a serious goal of supporting mental health. Listen to this episode, share it with other humans, and visit the website to see the Visitors and get a Beacon.

If you want to get good at business networking, then network! Join me September 19, 2019 in Portland, Oregon for a networking opportunity. Lindsey Anderson presents, "Build and Monetize 19". #BAMPdx19 is a one-day LIVE event filled with business building strategy sessions designed to help coaches, consultants and digital service business owners build their brand and monetize their services.

If you want to talk with me about #BAMPdx19 or your business networking needs, reach out at dscottsmith.com/contactscott. Get your tickets (limited availability) by clicking the link: #BAMPdx19. I hope to meet in person!