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R E S O U R C E S 3 6 GET YOUR NETWORKING ON Take a piece of advice from Red River Financial Group’s Derek Drege, who is also the founder of 20/20 Fargo, a group for young professionals and entrepreneurs to better themselves through service projects and networking. Here are his networking do’s and don’ts for putting yourself out there. DEREK DREGE Do’s 1. NETWORK WITH A PURPOSE. There are many different types of networking events and many different types of people. When networking, know why you’re there. Don’t go to a tech startup event to talk about accounting practices. Also, I always create a goal for each event. Whether it’s meet two business owners, or three people from a certain industry, etc., it’s good to have a goal and track whether you were effective at the event. 2. LISTEN. Networking is about conversation, not talking. Every person has a story to tell, so find out what that person’s is. If you can find a connection with someone, not only will you form a better bond, odds are they will remember you the next event you see them at, and if you’re there to do business, having a personal conversation goes a lot further than jamming sales pitches down someone’s throat. 3. FOLLOW UP. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve met someone at an event, found a common talking point and said I’m going to follow up with them next week, just to have them confused when I actually do. What’s the point of making connections if you don’t use them? Exchange business cards and even if it is not an urgent business opportunity, send them an email thanking them for the conversation and follow up with a coffee or lunch down the road. You never know what it could turn into. Don’ts 1. DON’T BE AFRAID TO POLITELY LEAVE A CONVERSATION. Think of it like speed dating. Ask them questions, listen and respond in a meaningful and genuine way. If you find someone interesting and think there is opportunity, follow up. (see “Do’s number 3”.) But after a short conversation, thank them for their time and move on. 2. DON’T PIG OUT. Almost all networking events are centered around food and/or beverages and most of them you are standing at. So, don’t have a plate piled high with food that is distracting from the conversation. People are going to focus less on what you say and more on that third riblet you are chewing on. I almost always get a light snack beforehand so I’m free to talk and not be distracted. 3. DON’T INTERRUPT PEOPLE AND DON’T DOMINATE THE CONVERSATION. As I mentioned before, everyone has a story to tell, and no one wants to feel like they can’t contribute to the conversation. The 80/20 rule is a great guideline: 80 percent of the time they should be talking and you should be listening, and you should be speaking only 20 percent of the time. They will like and respect you a lot more if you engage in good conversation and don’t fill the room with hot air.
Fargo, ND NETWORKING EVENTS EMOTIONS DRIVE PEOPLE. PEOPLE DRIVE PERFORMANCE. YOUR DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN 12th from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Chamber’s Business Training Event will be hosting speaker Renee Lura from Infuse Solutions to talk about leading with emotional intelligence and more. Lunch is included with registration, but make sure you sign up in advance. Check The Chamber’s website for a full list of business training events. fmwfchamber.com Home of the $2 PBR Pounder Baymont Inn & Suites 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo OFF THE CLOCK FARGO’S FIRST August 19th from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Take happy hour to a professional level and visit one of South Fargo’s newest hot spots, Frank’s Lounge. Enjoy socializing and networking over tasty appetizers with drinks purchased on your own. It’s free, and no registration is required. IRISH BAR fmwfchamber.com Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo 16 12th St S, Fargo (701) 235-0445
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