4-Month Networking Map

I know better than most that networking can make even the most confident person sweat – not to mention all of my introverts out there! After relocating my business over 3,000 miles from South Florida to Seattle, Washington without knowing a SOUL, I knew it was time to get over my fear of networking so that I could grow my business.

I networked so hard and spent so much time building the buzz around my biz that I had increased my revenue by 600% and earned the coveted title of "Best Invitations" from Seattle Bride Magazine. And guys, I did that within one year of unpacking my bags.

With my knowledge of networking, I shared an in-depth look at what it means to market yourself through networking during the inaugural Stationer's Summit, where I taught over 700 stationers how to put their best marketing foot forward. From that, the 4-Month Networking Map was born!

Yes, we're in a pandemic right now and in-person networking may not be available, but this is the best time to start planning for your reintroduction into the wedding world when it's safe again.

In this section of the guide, I'll go over some tips and tricks including:

• Ways to use the Networking Map (whether you've moved or not) to foster more relationships and build a referral system
  
• Multiple monthly goals to build your networking "strength"
• Step-by-step instructions to develop new relationships through a natural progression...just say no to cringe-worthy DM's!
• Guidelines for how (and how often) to reach out to new contacts
• Includes a pre-designed map (the one I used myself when I moved!) to track your progress – print it out or use it digitally!

This is the fourth installment in my "Creating Your Best Stationery Business" education series! Stay tuned for more installments with in-depth information about vendors, email templates, styling your work, materials resources, workflows, and more! 

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