The Lion’s Pride: Networking - Always Be Prepared...Even If You're Not a Boy Scout

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The Lion’s Pride: Networking

Always Be Prepared...Even If You're Not a Boy Scout

Do you carry a variety of coins on a regular basis? Wear a rubber band or two on your wrist? Keep a change of clothes in your car? Own a generator? Ever taken a class in a foreign language?

In short: Do you do things or own things "just in case?" You know, so you'll be like a Boy Scout and "always be prepared?"

Chances are you answered "yes."

Have you met people and clumsily searched for a pen and scrap of paper to write down contact information?

You've probably answered "yes" to that one, as well.

Just as you have a jack and a spare in your vehicle, just as you own an umbrella, so too should you put together and carry a networking kit.

Business Cards. This is by far the most convenient networking tool to carry. I carry a small supply wherever I go - even in my shorts when I run 5K and 10K races. Include your name, email, website and blog address, phone, and your occupation. I also encourage a branding slogan, which you can read more about here and here .

Pen. If your contact doesn't have his/her cards, you can write his/her contact info on the back of one of your cards. (If you have the resources, have your name, web or blog address and phone printed on a supply of pens and give them out.)

Resume. This is to carry at all times. You should, however, have one within easy reach. Keep a few copies in your car, briefcase, and at friends and relative's houses (I've made many of my contacts from being introduced by people we know in common).

It's a small pack to carry and have available. But then, so are most First Aid kits. They're made to be portable so you can always be prepared.

IN THE CARAVAN: Always have a networking kit with you. You never know who you're going to meet.

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