Tag: network
Networking: How I Got a Meeting with Donald Trump Jr. and Stephen Baldwin
Every entrepreneur or budding business professional knows that networking is crucial, as who you know often determines what you get or how you do. From my experiences and observing those who have had great entrepreneurial success, I’ve realized that there are several key components to advance from a traditional, Grade B networker to a Grade [...]
Transitioning From Employee To Stay At Home Entrepreneur
The single most important factor in successfully switching from full-time employment to a home based entrepreneur is not starving to death. After that comes staying warm and dry, and truthfully, becoming financially secure. But during the transition you will be faced with hurdles and priorities that can present opportunities to fall on your face and/or [...]
Obama Built a Social Network to Reach the Top: 5 Reasons Why You Should Too
“A well-connected attorney” enters Chicago politics Entrepreneurs and politicians have something in common: A large and diverse network of contacts increases their chances of succeeding. When Barack Obama was a graduate building up a career in Chicago in the 90s he was keenly aware of this fact. “He understands how you network,” a Chicago politician [...]
Relationship Building 101: The LinkedIn Way
Create meaningful relationships or die. Bold statement isn’t it? Think about it, the lifeblood of any entrepreneur, CEO, or person is the ability to create meaningful long lasting relationships. There’s an emphasis on long lasting relationships for this reason. If you’re in it for short term gain, you’ll fall flat on your face. Don’t [...]
