Open Networking describes the first 15 to 30 minutes of almost any professional or social gathering.  At first glance….it appears to be be nothing more than lot’s of people catching up and making introductions.  And for 60% of the group…that is exactly right.  But NICHE Networker is working that crowd.

• She is looking for 10 people she can make a new introduction to and 2 she can take it a little deeper with an off-site appointment.
• Open networking is where referral relationships are nurtured and developed.
• It’s where new business ideas are brought up and collaboration begins

So resist the urge to go find your chair, sit down and mix your tea…..when you should be up working the crowd!

Scott Carley