If you are shy around new people, networking events can be an intimidating experience. How should you introduce yourself? What should you talk about?

Striking conversation with a random person isn’t easy for some, but with a little practice, you can become a master networker.

First, set a personal goal to not only talk to, say, 25 new people, but also to ask each one a few key questions. Set another goal to bring back 10 business cards. Call (your new contacts) that same day (or the next morning if it’s an evening event).

Great salespeople learn to become lead magnets, and they learn how by getting out there on the dance floor.

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2 Responses to “Stop Sitting on the Sidelines”

1. Chris says:
   

   Any other ideas on how a person can overcome shyness to effectively network?

   Here’s an interesting read: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,296695,00.html

   Posted September 30th, 2005 @ 4:33 pm
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2. Ron Bartee says:
   

   I’m a fairly shy person myself, and I do find it difficult to mingle in social situations where I don’t know anyone else. Breaking the ice is the hardest part. Here’s a site I found with 10 ways to “break the ice” http://www.profnet.org/ice.html

   How do other people out there break the ice?

   Posted September 30th, 2005 @ 9:15 pm
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