Comments on: The One Question That Makes Copywriting Networking Easy

By: Katie Metcalf

Katie Metcalf — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:25 +0000

In reply to Trixie. Love that, Trixie! You never know what other needs a business has ... unless you ask. And doing so can lead to so much opportunity. There's no reason *not* to do it! :)

By: Trixie

Trixie — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:44:55 +0000

I always ask at the end of the conversation, “it was great meeting you, How can I support you in your business?”
I offer to use my network to promote their business. This will keep you top of mind and people will know you value their business and not just trying to close a sale.

By: Tracy Yothsackda

Tracy Yothsackda — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:59:37 +0000

In reply to Will. There are Facebook groups for EVERYTHING! Start with an easy search, or ask for ideas in the CCA FB group, you'll get loads of tips.

By: Will

Will — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:43:31 +0000

Thanks for that essential tip–I’ll keep that question in mind. I do have a question though: I’m wondering how to build connections while maintaining an online business? I live out in the country and it’s hard to get anywhere. The city is about 2 hours away so most events are a little out of the way for me. What advice to you have for connecting with people online?
Thank you.

By: Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:07:02 +0000

In reply to Jill.

Hi Jill,

I completely agree – and when you focus on someone’s story, you’re making it about *them* instead of you and that always facilitates a better conversation and, eventually, relationship.

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:58:21 +0000

I currently work in Higher Education and networking is an important part of professional development in any field. I have learned through the years that one of the key aspects of networking effectively is acknowledging the importance of personal story. Asking someone how they got into their line of work is showing an interest in their life journey. When you focus the conversation on the story of the person you’re talking to it creates a comfortable space for them to open up and allows trust to develop.

By: Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:07:45 +0000

In reply to Nadia Heyd.

Hi Nadia,

These are great points – and listening can be so much easier than trying to come up with “interesting” things to say.

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

By: Nadia Heyd

Nadia Heyd — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:06:42 +0000

In reply to Nicki Krawczyk.

I’ll add something to this conversation, hopefully useful. It’s the old Maya Angelou nugget, that people might not remember what you say, but they’ll remember how you make them feel.

When you ask question like “How did you get into that” you do a few things: You put people at ease because you are asking a question that a) they know the answer to, and b) is about themselves. And, people appreciate (feel good) when you show an interest in them. You might be their standout conversation of the event because you made them feel listened to.

Networking events are great places to practice listening. If you ask good questions and show interest in what people are saying, they might reveal things that could become opportunities.

By: Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk — Thu, 21 May 2020 12:40:42 +0000

In reply to Max.

Hi Max,

People are *always* interested in talking about themselves. 🙂 Coming into a networking event with questions about other people ensures that you’ll always have something to talk about.

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

By: Max

Max — Thu, 21 May 2020 03:08:11 +0000

In reply to Nicki Krawczyk. I had the same reservation about networking in a marketing environment that Kalveen mentioned. I"m comfortable talking to strangers, but often feel the pressure to have to "add something" to a conversation in order to leave a lasting impression. I suppose asking the right questions in the right way can also do that.