The problem with networking [QTMM 11-16-22]

Take my poll on LinkedIn too! [Take my poll on LinkedIn too!] [View Online Version]( [Marketing Mentor]( [Cyber Monday 2022]( [[ratio] Â]( The problem with networking  Dear Creative Professional, First, where will you be on Nov. 28th? I hope you'll be with me (and my guests) at the Live Cyber Monday Event on Nov. 28 at 12-1 PM ET. [Sign up here](  Here's the problem with networking I’ll bet you’ve tried networking and “it didn’t work.”  Am I right?  I hear this all the time from prospects who want better clients but hate networking.  It turns out, whatever networking they’ve done is very random, and not at all “strategic.” (No wonder you hate it!)  Strategic networking is one of the 3 most effective marketing tools. That's why it's an integral part of the Simplest Marketing Plan (SMP).  Here’s what happens when you are strategic about your networking: “I’m excited! I received an inquiry about two new projects via a contact I made through the local chapter of the trade association I joined in my niche. The prospect is really plugged into the industry. both locally and nationally. This is the third new business request I've received in the past month through this trade association. So I can say for sure that getting active on committees is a boon for my business. I show up at meetings as the only content marketer in the room. Plus, meetings are fun, and I'm getting to know lots of great people in my niche.”  This, from someone who really didn’t want to do any networking at all because she had tried it and “it didn’t work.” In fact, just yesterday she wrote to me, "Networking has become one of the best parts of running my business!" I kid you not! [Read her networking tips here](.  Strategic networking is when you know who "your people" are and how to find them.  Another little experiment (Join us) I just posted a poll about networking on LinkedIn -- please add your two cents to this question: What exactly do you dislike about networking? [Take the poll here](.  Where will you be on Cyber Monday? If you want to learn how to fill your pipeline with the best prospects and clients, join me for a live event on Cyber Monday -- to launch the new Simplest Marketing Plan for 2023.  [Sign up for the live Cyber Monday SMP launch here]([Event Registration](.  That's all for today, Ilise Benun Your Marketing Mentor (917) 750-0498  [Listen to the latest episode of the Marketing Mentor Podcast](     Here's How to Avoid Being Ghosted In [Writing a Winning Proposal: Land Your Dream Clients](, you'll learn my proven "Proposal Oreo Strategy" and the 3 most important things about writing a winning proposal: 1. how to identify the right prospects 2. the best practices for writing proposals 3. the 10 essential elements  I also show how to share it with your prospect so they say yes, instead of ghosting you!  "What a gem course. Straight to the point, no embellishments, full of tips, and a wealth of information. Highly recommended."  For a limited time, the course is only US$10.99.Get it here: [( [[ratio] Â](     On the podcast: How to Price Your Creative Services Money is complicated! So if you start to sweat when a prospects asks what you charge, you're not alone and [Episode #458 of the Marketing Mentor Podcast]( is for you. I talked with writer/coach, Austin L. Church, about the limiting beliefs we hold about money and how it affects the pricing of our freelance services.     FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [marketing-mentor.com]( | [View Online]( | [Unsubscribe]([%%20unsub_url%20%]) [Manage]( your preferences | [Opt Out]( using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? [Sign up]( to receive our future emails. View this email [online](. 350 Barnard St. | Savannah, GA 31401 US This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. [powered by emma](