January 22, 2007
Issue #1
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Welcome to the new SpeedNetworking.com newsletter!
Don’t Miss Professional Speed Networking on Jan. 24 at the Sears Tower! Register Now!


Click here to learn more about what you should and shouldn’t do at your next speed networking event.

If you’ve never been to a speed networking event before, now is the best time for you to experience for yourself what all the buzz is about!

Dos and Don’ts of Effective Speed Networking

1. Do Fill Out Your Profile During the Pre-Registration Period
Filling out your profile during the pre-registration period (usually several days before the event) helps to ensure the best-possible matches. Make sure you select the industries of people you most want to meet and those that you don’t.


2. Do Bring Business Cards
While it is elementary, many people often forget. If you don’t have business cards, you should make sure you visit a Staples, Office Depot or Kinko’s to have cards printed. Even if you are in career transition, it makes good sense to have a business card with your contact information.  


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Recommended Book


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Teleseminar: Creating Pivotal Business Relationships

No Packing, No Plane, No Hotels, No Hassle Teleseminar
Held on 1/27/2007 at 7 p.m. CST

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Call

When was the last time you were approached by someone at a networking event and felt like you were just being sold? While no one likes to be sold or feel pressured, that is the feeling most traditional elevator speeches create. How can you avoid this problem and not come across as pushy or arrogant while still making connections that lead to referrals and sales?


I want to be on this call!


Featured Success Story

“By attending an eXtreme Networking event, I was put in contact and built a relationship with a major software manufacturer that resulted in an $80,000 deal.”

~ Chris Gallagher, TECTURA Corp.


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Upcoming SpeedNetworking.com Events

Go to SpeedNetworking.com for the full event calendar! Contact us to host your own event!


1/24/2007, Chicago, Executives/Business Professionals at the Metropolitan Club
The inventors of the eXtreme Networking software and owners of SpeedNetworking.com produce a speed networking event in Chicago at the Sears Tower. Register now!


2/22/2007, Chicago, DePaul Alumni/Guests Speed Networking
Alumni of DePaul University join in Chicago as the inventors of the eXtreme Networking software and owners of SpeedNetworking.com return with another speed networking event. Register now!


3/8/2007, DuPage County, Ill., Executive/Business Professionals at the Dupage Club
eXtreme Networking returns to DuPage County, Ill. for the area’s second speed networking event at the DuPage Club. Register now!


What People Say...

“I’m a big believer in networking. Start as soon as possible. If you can help people, it’ll come back to you 10 fold.”

~ Robert Dubow,
Prairie Business Credit

“Easily the best networking event ever. Eat your Wheaties because you’re in for some eXtreme Networking!”

~ Bruce Hanson,
PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Everyone knows 250 people. You expand your base and get to know the people they know. It was worth the two-hour drive to come down here.”

~ Todd Caponi,
DEI Management Group


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Networking Advice

Do you feel like you're doing too much? Do you need advice on how to get the most done in with the most efficiency? Write to us!


SpeedNetworking Event Organizers Have Included...






Jason Jacobsohn,
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce


Jason Jacobsohn has published more than 100 articles on effective networking for all levels of business professionals. He oversees the entrepreneurial center for one of the largest chambers in the country.


Read more of his tips!

Networking Tips

Start a Blog

Another excellent way to brand yourself is to create your own blog. As you likely know, a blog is an online journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption.
 

It seems like everyone has a blog these days. While this may be true, many of them are unprofessional and aren’t an interesting read.
 

Take advantage of this medium to share with other people your knowledge and thoughts. Whatever you decide to write about, make sure it’s professional and thoughtful.
 

You want people to value what you have to say. When you meet people, you can send them to your blog. This is a great way to build your credibility.

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