Building Your Network - Brandon Souba

Brandon Souba - "Success Can Be FUN - With Focus"

Introduction
This week we will talk about one of my favorite topics: NETWORKS!!! I was able to spend the last 7 years traveling to 4 midwestern states working with BNI members and other business professionals to grow their business using networking.

We will dive into the types of networking groups out there. Explain the concept behind VCP and help you understand who you should be networking with and why. If you did not listen to last week's show on Strategic connections, you should jump on the podcast in the community of commerce because a lot of your successful network had a lot to do with your strategic partners.

Show Objectives

1. Help to understand the benefits to your business when you have a strong network
2. Compare network events vs groups
3. Explain what VCP stands for and how it can help you
4. Tips on growing your network to build your net worth

What You Need to Know

Networking groups

• Consistent 
• Exclusive
• Referrals
• Investment
• Early or during “business hours”
• Same Location

Networking Events

• Random
• Non industry specific
• Tips or leads
• Lower investment 
• After hours
• Location often changes for each event

VCP

• Visability
• Credibility
• Profitability

What You Need to Do

1. Be active
2. Be consistent
3. Invite visitors
4. Give without expectations of receiving

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Written by Brandon Souba

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