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Networking 2.0 Phoenix – From Contacts to Contracts

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:45:40 +0000

I am super excited to get to Phoenix this week! On Thursday, May 10th, I get to share my Networking 2.0 from Contacts to Contracts! This is a great opportunity for both novice and experienced networkers who want to expand their networking strategies and build their influence! For more information, go to: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/66581

Networking 2.0 Phoenix – From Contacts to Contracts

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:45:31 +0000

Next week I’ll be traveling to Phoenix! I am super excited to present this interactive workshop presented by the Phoenix Business Journal! This program is suited for both novice and seasoned networkers. You’ll leave the workshop with the networking skills you need to find jobs, win new clients and build your sphere of influence.

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to be loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring, as well as how to:

· Introduce yourself in a way that captures people’s attention to immediately engage them
· Create rapport quickly and begin meaningful conversations
· Become a resource for referrals to keep your business on other people’s mind
· Develop a networking plan that meets your goals and objectives
· Utilize simple, fast flow up techniques that build relationship online and offline
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Apply strategies to go from “just a contact” to a person of influence with your connections

For more info, go to: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/66581

Why is Networking in the New Economy so Important?

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:00:19 +0000

In the New Economy emerging today, we less time to communicate our message than ever before, with the many advancements in social marketing. Have you ever thought about getting to the core of how you serve in 20 words or less? You can do it by narrowing down how you help others. Come from the heart. Read what you create and bounce it off your colleagues and see what they think.

That that is one of the elements to success we will be working on at the Networking 2.0 from Contacts to Contracts, an interactive workshop presented by the Phoenix Business Journal and led by me, Caterina Rando! This program is suited for sales people in all industries, novice networkers and seasoned veterans who want to UP their game. You’ll leave the workshop with the networking skills you need to find the right job, recruit top employees, win those much needed new clients and even how to network to find new investors.

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to be loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring, as well as how to:

Introduce yourself in a way that captures people’s attention to immediately engage them
Create rapport quickly and begin meaningful conversations
Become a resource for referrals to keep your business on other people’s mind
Develop a networking plan that meets your goals and objectives
Utilize simple, fast flow up techniques that build relationship online and offline
Apply strategies to go from “just a contact” to a person of influence with your connections

For more info, go to: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/66581 The event is May 10^th, so if you are in Phoenix, jump on this one! Early bird is $110, ends May 3, 2012, then the price jumps to $162!

Networking 2.0 Early Bird Special Extended

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:13:07 +0000

Early Bird Special Extended for Networking 2.0 Sacramento until April 3^rd! After a sold-out presentation in January, I’ll be coming back to Sacramento for an encore presentation of Networking 2.0! Thanks to the Sacramento Business Journal for this opportunity to share valuable networking skills with novice and seasoned networkers.

Date/Time:

April12th, 8:30am-12pm

Location:

California Museum

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

To Register, go to: : http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/event/67671

Encore Presentation of Networking 2.0 in Sacramento!

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00:52 +0000

Networking 2.0 is back by popular demand after a sold-out presentation in January! This interactive workshop presented by the Sacramento Business Journal, and led by me, Caterina Rando, is coming back to the Sacramento area! This program is suited for novice networkers and seasoned veterans who want to up their game. You’ll leave the workshop with the networking skills you need to find jobs, recruit top employees, win new clients and discover investors.

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to be loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring, as well as how to:

Introduce yourself in a way that captures people’s attention to immediately engage them
Create rapport quickly and begin meaningful conversations
Become a resource for referrals to keep your business on other people’s mind
Develop a networking plan that meets your goals and objectives
Utilize simple, fast flow up techniques that build relationship online and offline
Apply strategies to go from “just a contact” to a person of influence with your connections

For more info, contact Megan White at 916-558-7805 or mwhite@bizjournals.com

Networking Know How – How to Make Your Connections Count

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:20:37 +0000

Weeks after meeting a travel consultant at an event, I received a huge packet of promotional material in the mail. This costly packet was sent without a hello note, no business card and no follow-up call. What a waste of paper, postage and energy! Attractive, innovative marketing materials are far less important than a smile and a handshake.

I attribute my professional success as a business coach and professional speaker to the people that know me, like me and trust me — the people in my sphere of influence. These people are my friends, my clients, my vendors, members of groups I belong to, and anyone else I have ever met that I maintain contact with. To learn more about how to create and maintain a large sphere of influence, read this helpful piece: http://www.attractclientswithease.com/articles/networkingknowhow.htm

Don’t Forget, Networking 2.0 – From Contacts to Contracts, presented by the Silicon Valley/ San Jose Business Journal takes place on Wednesday, March 21^st from 9am-12pm. For more information, and to register, visit: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/67091

Make Every Call Count

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:00:10 +0000

After years of coaching sales and business people in a wide variety of industries, there is one thing that stands out as an important differentiating factor between those who have average success and those who consistently soar. It is not enough to go on appointments, send out fancy packets and pass your card around. You have to be willing to become masterful at using the phone. Review these “quick tips” for making every call count, and see if you are not more masterful the next time you dial. http://www.attractclientswithease.com/articles/makeeverycallcount.htm

Don’t forget to check out Make Your Connections Count. This valuable tool will help you turn your networking efforts into a business building machine. With this book, you can quickly rev up your networking know-how. Top experts in each of their specialties have joined together to give you proven, highly effective networking strategies. You’ll find everything you need to make your connections truly count and your business thrive. To order, visit : http://www.connectionscountbook.com/

Networking 2.0, From Contacts to Contracts

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:12:36 +0000

Networking 2.0 is an interactive workshop presented by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal led by me, Caterina Rando. The program is suited for novice networkers and seasoned veterans who want to up their game. You’ll leave the workshop with the networking skills you need to find jobs, recruit top employees, win new clients and discover investors.

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to be loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring, as well as how to :

Introduce yourself in a way that captures people’s attention to immediately engage them
Create rapport quickly and begin meaningful conversations
Become a resource for refferals to keep your business on other people’s mind
Develop a networking plan that meets your goals and objectives
Utilize simple, fast floow up techniques that build relationship online and offline
Apply strategies to go from “just a contact” to a person of influence with your connections

Register now and take advantage of the early registration pricing! Details and registration available here: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/67091

For more info, contact Debra Robinson at 408-299-1816 or debrarobinson@bizjournals.com

Need a Business Breakthrough?

Caterina Rando — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:01:14 +0000

Are you looking to attract more clients easily, grow your list and build a more thriving business? If so join me and other top business speakers in the San Francisco Bay Area on April 2nd and 3rd for this incredible two day Business Breakthrough Summit. Click here for more info and to secure your spot now.

See Caterina live and learn to Make it Thrive!

Caterina Rando — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:50:54 +0000

Come out for a fun night of networking and see Caterina speak about “Make it Thrive! Innovative Strategies to Take Your Business to the Next Level.” Go here for more info and to register now.