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My Networking Tactics
What No One Else Will Tell You: All The Tools, Tactics, Techniques & Tricks You Need To Know To Be Truly Successful At Networking!
by Bart Smith
How would you like to benefit from the networking tactics of TheMarketingMan.com? Inside this masterpiece are all of Bart Smith’s personal networking tactics that no other book on networking goes into.
If you network with others offline, and who doesn’t, this book is a must-have! Inside I share my personal experiences, formulas, communication philosophies, acute human observation as well as his personal tips, tools, tactics, techniques and tricks (which no one else will ever tell you) in the area of networking and working with others for your benefit, both personally and financially!
INTERVIEW INTRO
In My Networking Tactics, Bart Smith shares the essential "rules of the road" for networking with others, offering actionable strategies to deliver your message to the right people at the right time. This formal guide teaches you how to professionally pitch your business, greet new contacts, navigate conversations, and gracefully exit interactions that are no longer productive.
Additionally, the book provides a collection of Bart's most effective opening lines, key questions, and practical tips for remembering names. It also covers strategic event preparation, including critical advice on when to arrive and when to leave. Uniquely written to deliver maximum value, My Networking Tactics serves as an indispensable resource that you should never network without.
BART'S BIO + INTRO
Bart Smith is the author of My Networking Tactics and 51+ Networking Mistakes. He shares personal experiences, communication philosophies, and acute observations to help others network successfully for personal and financial benefit. His tips offer unique, practical strategies for building relationships.
In addition to networking, Bart has authored over 35 books covering business, coaching, personal development, and relationships. He is an expert in helping individuals grow their skills across multiple industries.
Bart also makes famous chocolate chip cookies, which he frequently brings to networking events. He uses them as a magnet to meet attendees and make lasting impressions. You can view the smiles they bring and learn more at BartsCookies.com.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Here are a few suggested interview questions. Feel free to customize this or come up with your own.
Q1: What’s your definition of “networking” compared to the traditional, dictionary definition of “networking?”
Q2: What are networking tactics and who benefits from using your personal networking tactics?
Q3: You say there are 15 benefits that come from mastering your networking tactics. Can you go into those benefits?
Q4: You say there are 10 NETWORKING COMPONENTS to your networking tactics approach, what are they?
COMPONENT #01 – TARGET
COMPONENT #02 – LOCATION
COMPONENT #03 – GOALS
COMPONENT #04 – TOOLS
COMPONENT #05 – RESOURCES
COMPONENT #06 – PREPARATION
COMPONENT #07 – PRESENCE
COMPONENT #08 – CONVERSATION
COMPONENT #09 – ACTIONS
COMPONENT #10 – FUTURE GROWTH
Q5: “Prepare, Promote, Perpetuate!” You call this your secret formula. Can you elaborate?
Q6: What are some of your goals for networking? That is, when you go to an event, what do you hope to get out of it?
Q7: Should people arrive early, late and what should they do after the event, let alone during?
Q8: What do you do when you network that most people never do or don’t do enough of?
Q9: What are some tips for preparing to attend a networking event?
Q10: You co-authored another networking book called 51+ Networking Mistakes. How did that come about and how is that book different from My Networking Tactics?
Q11: When it comes to conversation? What’s a great way to start one and end one?
Q12: What should people do if they want to get out of a conversation they no longer want to be in?
Q13: What are some great tips for remembering names, and how does the ECHO EFFECT help to remember names?
Q14: What are some tips for follow-up? When should you do it? How soon? What should you do to follow-up?
Q15: Can we talk about your cookies (BartsCookies.com)? Explain this. You say you make the world’s best chocolate chip cookies. How’d that get started and how do you use cookies to network with others?
BART'S WEBSITE
The print, eBook and audio version of Bart’s book, My Networking Tactics, can be found at his website, BartSmith.com.
REQUEST AN INTERVIEW
To request an interview with Bart Smith, contact Bart online through this website. Your interview inquiry will be responded to promptly. In a hurry? Call Bart's office directly at (323) 880-3113 PST to set up an interview.
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SAMPLE INTERVIEWS
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