In Real Estate you an easily feel bombarded by invitations to network...on line or at "after work" socials.
...speakers for breakfasts....luncheons sponsored by local organizations...you have to pick, choose or ignore the plethora of seeming popularity with these groups. There are times when you know a group by reputation...the Chamber of Commerce in one place vs another...the "After Hours" social gatherings that have proven successful for other people you know.
A while ago, we were invited to join the online group called "Alignable." You are invited to "meet" other business owners in allied professions...or it may be the corner gift shop or jeweler. You choose how or if you want to "align" with them as part of your network. Your "meeting" can continue as just as online relationship or you always have the option to meet. We have done both. We have added to our reliable contractor list...AND had them do work for us as well as refer them to others.
Just like you can't have or give tooooo much information...can you have tooo many business contacts ? It may not be a resource you use daily but it may be one that is valuable to you or a client when you need it most.
And yes...sometimes...the best things in life are FREE....so don't hesitate to invest your own most valuable resource..TIME....and go to Alignable.Com and let the network of professionals there know what you can do for them....and learn how they can help you better serve your clients with the goods and services they provide.
This is a Business Public Service Message brought to you by Sally & David Hanson, Broker Associates with Keller Williams Realty in southeastern Wisconsin, honored to be of service for all things real estate.
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