Networking Tips

Maximizing the Benefits of Your Presentation

During Your 20-Minute Presentation:

• clearly describe what your business does/provides
• tell why you're good at what you do
• tell why members should refer people to you instead of your competitors
• teach members how to advertise for you
• distribute handouts, discounts and specials
• give inside information to help other members
• ask members what they learned from your talk
• leave time at the end for questions from members

Maximizing the Benefits of Other's Presentation

During Their 20-Minute Presentation:

• make sure you understand what their business is
• ask where to find leads for them
• ask why they are good at what they do
• ask why you should refer people to them instead of one of their competitors
• ask how to effectively advertise for them
• schedule a one-on-one meeting to learn more in depth about their business