January gets the trade show and events world off to a running start. Here it is only the 10th and already one of the largest shows of the year is in the books. Every year, there are stalwart shows that appear on the calendar early. The short list I am familiar with includes: CES or […]
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On a recent TV sitcom, one of the characters talked about having an on-going game of the card game “Go Fish” with his father in another state. Far fetched? Maybe. The lesson is to stay in touch. Clients, family or friends, we all need to stay connected. The crazy device of a kid’s card game
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To kick the new year off, here are three principles to guide you through your networking world: Motivation Attitude Energy First and foremost you need to be motivated. Dig down deep or kick-start yourself–you need to have the inner drive and confidence to start the journey. Set the course. Attitude is next. Be in the
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The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends and to take a moment to relax and be ourselves. However, as I was reminded by several things in the past 24 hours, this is also a time to make connections and keep your network alive. An editorial in yesterday’s Dallas Morning News
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With Christmas and the other end-of-the-year holidays upon us, the intersection of trade shows and holidays appears before us. There are a number of shows that occur either around or actually on holidays. If the show opens after a holiday chances are set up will happen on the day itself. Here are a few examples:
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There are all kinds of rules and ideas floating around regarding networking and what works and what doesn’t. At a recent Dallas Business Journal event with my colleague and friend, Michelle Botzau, we co-presented on how to network your way to more business. The first half was how to use the business newspaper to find
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This past week, I helped in a residential move. I hadn’t thought about how much my trade show experience would lend itself–but it did. From assembling boxes to directing laborers to preparing the space, it all came back to me. If you don’t plan ahead, things can fall apart very quickly. Now, I admit that
It’s that time of year again: college football bowl game season. What a great time to connect (or reconnect) with your fellow college alumni. Most universities and colleges have alumni association chapters in many cities throughout the country. Many of them are large groups that hold many different kinds of programs and events for their
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One of the tools of the active networker is the blog. Used as a part of complete social media marketing strategy, a well-written and informative blog helps position the writer/poster as a though leader and someone who shares valuable information. Our colleague, Chris Howay of Valiant Media (www.valiantmedia.com), shared the following attributes of an effective
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The 26th anniversary of Doug Flutie’s last-second pass to beat powerhouse Miami of Florida is tomorrow. This feat of strength and desire is something we in business need to emulate. Especially in today’s environment–whatever that phrase has become. When it comes to putting yourself out there, there come times when you have to give it
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