Do You Find Value in Networking?

Do you find value in networking????  Does a bear "do its business" in the woods???

Yes, there is value in networking...providing you are networking with people that are of value to your business.  If you are a Mary Kay salesperson, networking with the Hells Angels probably isnt going to net you much value. :-)

Kathy: yes although I think we need to be cognizant of always trying new networking platforms. I've been networking pretty hard for almost 3 1/2 years now and have built a great database because of it. But if we keep attending the same group events, chances are we'll keep running into the same people. At least that's been my experience. Last night I went to a fundraiser where I only knew one other person and made quite a few good new contacts. So I encourage everyone to step out of their networking routine occasionally and try something new. Thanks for the post. I think networking is key!

Great post....do I network?? I feel it is key to success and do it weekly with affiliates, Realtors and monthly with other stagers aside from virtually daily.  I've gained so much wisdom and inspiration from others. I continue to reach out to new opportunities to meet others.

Very good post Kathy..  Networking is vital regardless of what business you are in especially when you happen to be in the people business.

Unless you have a store front where clients will walk in and by your product  Networking is the best way to grow your business.  Network with your competitors and other groups that could potentially be your client

Nice post!  Yes, networking makes a difference....especially when you are the 'go to' person in your area!  We all use services and are asked for our contacts all of the time...and the same goes both ways!  Now more than ever, we want to 'know' people and continue to build upon a good base!

Kathy- Working in any service type industry and in particular one in which you are usually the sole employee would be terribly lonely if not for networking.  I find that networking gives me the energy to go forward; it pumps me up when I am down; and gives me an opportunity to share what I've learned as well.

Networking has helped me tremendously. For me, RESA has provided a means in which to network not just within my state and region but across the country. I've grown personally and professionally as a result of networking.

Excellent post, Kathy A.

Kathy N

Great Post!  Besides professional groups its critial to network w/in your own community.  Volunteer, get involve, it all leads to good.  Only down fall w/joining professional groups, you have to devote the time to get the results. 

Pick and choose you groups carefully, so that your time spent is a value to you.

Networking is KEY to the success of any Home Stager or business for that matter. Interesting tid-bit: my cousin who owns a TRANSMISSION SHOP put a stack of my business cards on the counter in his shop, one of my BEST leads for a painter came from one of his customers picking up my card.  You never know where your next lead will come from, net working with other Stagers especially: there IS power in numbers!

Thanks for this informitive post Kathy.  Looking forward to our next networking session on 9/24.  Sure wish you could be Prez again.  Sigh.