G10 Review The Best Ways To Make A Lasting First Impression

GLASGOW, Scotland - Oct. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- G10

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G10 Review The Best Ways To Make A Lasting First Impression

GLASGOW, UK, October 2014 – Most entrepreneurs expect to find themselves at networking and industry events at least a few times per calendar year, if not per month. But far too many promising conversations turn into one-sided pitches punctuated with a business card.

Before you head out to your next event, why not practice a more thoughtful approach to conversation with a like-minded stranger? You might even end up with a new business partner, customer, investor, or friend. Here are 11 ideas to try:

1. Ask a thoughtful question.

People remember having an interesting conversation

2. Listen.

Most people launch right into their pitch or chitchat. You'll make a more positive, memorable impression if you allow the other person to speak first.

3. Ask what you can do to help.

When meeting someone new, a great strategy is to quickly get a sense of what he or she does, and then immediately look for ways to help that person.

4. Focus on quality, not quantity.

Go for quality of connections rather than the quantity of business cards you collect.

5. Ask what makes them happy/excited/lose sleep.

… Anything but what they do. Networking events can end up like an elevator pitch on a time loop.

6. Remember their name and story.

You never know who you will meet and how you two may work together in the future.

7. Clearly define what you do best.

Have your elevator pitch ready to roll. Try to make it interesting and deliver it with passion.

8. Smile and make eye contact.

Smiling at them and making sincere eye contact shows them that you're warm and interested in speaking with them.

9. Say their name.

Everyone likes to hear the sound of their own name and it helps you form a connection.

10. Talk about your passions.

Tell them about your passions and ask them about theirs.

11. Compliment them.

Make sure that your appearance and demeanor radiate health and energy. Be genuinely interested in the people you meet; ask them questions about themselves and try to find something on which to compliment them.

For additional information, contact a member of the G10 administration team at nyomi@g10glasgow.co.uk

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