NETWORKING IS A STRATEGY

Thank you very much, Grant, for sharing your experience and your advice.

I like networking that doesn't feel like everyone is trying to sell me on their business.  I would much rather learn about them and their family than their business, haha.

My dad taught me how important spheres of influence were at a young age.  I find things I enjoy and engage.  The more people I meet, the more business I receive.

Yes Grant, each of your affiliations are great ways to keep your name and business in front of the eyes of your sphere of influence. I am sure your business thrives because of all your involvement.

Hi Grant Schneider -I enjoy networking.

One of the first organizations I joined was the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.  I realized after about a year that I wanted to sell luxury homes. I joined the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals and got a lot of good feedback adding fresh ideas to the group.  The following year I was voted in as President.  This group has been the most beneficial for networking. I have contributed much and learned a lot working with Sedona's very best agents and brokers.

I recently was recruited to be a member affiliated with finding solutions for affordable housing in our area. 

Grant, I like to attend the broker opens at the builders' communities, and see many other REALTORS there.

Grant I love going to networking events, and my goal is the same as yours to build relationships and create spheres of influence.

Good Thursday morning, Grant.

I hope you are having a productive week.

Grant, I have tried to be a part of a networking group, but after a few years, had no sales from participating, so I stopped.

I agree Grant. But all this time I thought it was just good business 🙂

Good Friday morning, Grant.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Hello Grant, I network with a group one a month at a wine networking place and we have 20 to 40 people from other agents to lenders to title people.  Work it and the wine is good!

Grant- it truly is about networking and spheres of influence. When I began in  Delray, I joined the Delray Beach Cof C, was an affiliate with the Realtors Assn of the Palm Beaches and an Affiliate with the local Women's Council of Realtors. I also was in another women's networking group. What I learned was that you have to participate  and establish relationships if you want to get business.  

My most productive networking has been with church members and the golf leagues I play on.  Each is good for a few transactions a year

There is an art to networking and it looks as if you're very successful at it.  I've been to so many, and used to host my own networking group  for 12 years.  I think the key is to be the answer to someone's business need.  Have a 30 second elevator speech as to why you're different.