Developing Powerful Networking Partners
I'm sitting here at my desk looking back at this last years OCEN (Orange County Executive Network) www.myocen.com events and experiences. With just 3 1/2 months left in the year I'm wondering how many of our members are experiencing the business growth they had planned for. In difficult times like what our economy is experiencing now some people may be happy just to be able to retain their current clients. Sometimes we are even willing to take a step back in our business growth in order to put a foundation in place for more targeted niche market growth.
What ever the situation is with those of you reading this blog, I'd like to suggest you take a moment to evaluate the business relationships you have with your networking partners and think about what you could do to enhance and improve on those relationships. Could you come hear them speak when it's their time to be in the memberspotlight like Cap Poore with The Client Touch this month? www.theclienttouch.com How about supporting them by inviting guests to the breakfast event? When is the last time you called and asked to meet them for a cup of coffee to catch up on how they are doing?
With the pace that we all have to run in business these days we can only committ to a couple outside groups to participate and build relationships in. OCEN has laid a great foundation as a values based group and we are committed to attracting like minded business professionals. This next Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 a.m. we will have Harold Taber Jr. speak to us about The Hansen's Beverage Company Story. Taber is the former CEO and still remains on the board of directors. We will meet at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
I believe OCEN can help you build Powerful Networking Partners if you will do your part to reach out and develop the relationships with other members. It's also important to bring guests so we can keep growing.
Let's give this last quarter a boost in activities that build relationships and create business resources and opportunities for growth. I'd love to hear your feedback! Debbie
1 comment:
I completely agree with Debbie. In these difficult times, I believe it is even more important than at any other time to stay connected with your referral network. OCEN provides a powerful format and opportunity to stay connected with establised executives who want to maintain referral relationships. I believe we all need to step-up and make these relationships even stronger as our economy becomes more challenging. Connect with an OCEN member today and set up a one-on-one meeting.
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