So you think your networks are ok season overview - Simone Douglas

Introduction

So we have come to the start of Season four and here we sit as a stage three company at the start of a new year, the world is our oyster but it is important to understand that you are still going to have to dive for it and no one is going to shuck it for you, well unless you have an oyster farmer in your network that owes you a favour and that my friends brings us nicely to where we are heading this season.

So what is the next step to becoming a seriously social business once you have all of the basics in place? This is the time to really start to build epic networks that bend their will to yours as you work to level up the business. Regardless of where you peg your networking capabilities this season will have something for everyone.

It is easy to get distracted by all the noise in the business world at large but jump day which is what I prefer to call Wednesday rather than it’s time honoured mantle of “hump day” is your chance to settle in and work on your business in ways that allow you to make the most of your opportunities today, tomorrow and forever.

IBGR is a global community of commerce committed to your success and our programming is designed to give you the tools and resources as well as the one percenters you might be missing So buckle up because Season three is going to be a ripper  if you put the learnings into place you will be all set to belt 2021 out of the stratosphere. 


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​Show Objectives - The Why
The purpose of today’s show is to give you an overview of what we are going to get our teeth into in this season of “Seriously Social”  as we really embrace the humanistic approach to sales and marketing  for Stage III companies. The information we will cover over the next 12 weeks is an in-depth set of topics which deal with the tips, tricks and hacks I have used to build the local, national and global networks I have which in turn has allowed me to access experiences and opportunities that make my life read like someone's bucket list.

Remember at Stage III you are a business that is getting ready to consolidate growth to date, solidify your systems and processes and get ready to level up to Stage 4. It is much easier to level up with friends so I am going to help you make some new ones and get closer to the ones you already have. The true goal of networking is to turn your business friends into a business family..

Key Issues - Owner Perspective:

1. Making sure our objectives fit with those of your networks
2. Do I have networks that work for me or am I swimming in the wrong pond?
3. Are the expectations I am creating through all of my engagements matched when we move towards a sale?
4. What are all the touch points or “moments of truth” on the relationship journey?
5. Do my networks have the breadth and diversity I need to really find success?

What You Need to Know - What we will be covering

1. How to do a network inventory and why it matters. - Understanding how to look at your networks objectively and identifying the gaps
2. Networking through the generations and what you need to know. - How different generations engage and network and what you need to do to be effective
3. How to stand up and stand out without being an oxygen thief The importance of listening to build relationships and how to ask intelligent questions that aren’t just about opening doors to talk about yourself.
4. Do you have enough in the favour bank to start making withdrawals. - The importance of earning your stripes and proving your value before you go asking for favours
5. Channel the Chameleon - adapting your communication style to suit  - How to identify communication styles and personality types at a networking event and what do you do once you have
6. Digital Native - building networks online - Understanding the different platforms at play and how to use them effectively
7. The Networking field trip, how to get the most out of an event - Building authentic relationships  and strong networks through attending events
8. No cup of coffee is a waste of time - Having an agenda to learn from every interaction and why it matters
9. Succession planning - how to build a team of master networkers - The importance of leading by example and role modelling for your team.
10. The numbers game - why networking KPIs matter and how to set them - Understanding how to have a networking strategy and what to measure.
11. The true power of a robust network - Where can your networks take you and how do you let them
12. Ready to swim - Season recap did you put all the checks and balances in place to make sure you are set to soar rather than crash land.

 
What You Need to Do​ to make the most of our current and future programming for your business

1. Join our Community of Commerce to get access to all of the episodes in all lanes including Finance, Operations, Sales, People, & Owner as Executive.  Plus you will get the newsletter which is full of great information.
2. Determine what stage your business is in.
3. Search for the Podcasts that address the topics that most interest you on our app at www.ibgr.app.
4. Interact with us.  Give us topics you want to hear about. Or send in questions and we will do our best to get you answers.
5. Plan to spend time putting lessons learnt and aha moments into practice.  Let us know how it goes.
6. Get ready to hit the ground running in 2021 we are forward planning here and future proofing

Shows
Previous: Season 3 Episode 13 Season Three Recap  
Next: Season 4 Episode 2 How to do a network inventory and why it matters. - Understanding how to look at your networks objectively and identifying the gaps


Written by Simone Douglas 
The Publican & Licensee of the Duke of Brunswick Hotel, Executive Director for BNI Adelaide North one of the biggest networking organisations in the world, the driving force behind South Australia’s leading social media agency, Social Media AOK and best-selling author with her first book “Seriously Social – turning your online game into real-world gain”. and  “The Confident Networker”

Simone also serves as Deputy President of the State Chapter Committee South Australia for the Franchise Council of Australia and sits on the Franchise Advisory Council for BNI Australia

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