Winning On Wednesday

Networking Tips

🔹WOW Networking Tip #1: Don’t Network to Sell, Network to Serve

Most people walk into a room thinking, “Who can I close?”

Top performers think, “Who can I help?”

When you focus on:

  • Making introductions
  • Sharing resources
  • Offering insight
  • Supporting someone’s goal

You become memorable. Sales follow value, not pressure.

People do business with people they know, like, and trust! 

#2: Have a Clear 10-Second Value Statement

Not a long elevator pitch. Not your full bio.

Be able to answer:

“What do you do?”

In 10 seconds, clearly and confidently.

Example:

“We help construction companies reduce safety incidents by supplying high-visibility and flame-resistant PPE.”

Clear. Specific. Outcome-driven.

Confused people don’t buy, and they don’t refer.

WOW Networking Tip #3: Ask Better Questions

Average networkers ask:

  • “What do you do?”

Experienced networkers ask:

  • “What’s your biggest growth focus this year?”
  • “Who is your ideal client?”
  • “What’s a challenge you’re trying to solve right now?”
  • “What type of referral is most valuable to you?”

Better questions = better conversations.

People do business with people they know, like, and trust!