Something I have been curious to understand from the community is how effective networking is for them.
I have this question to ask.
Has networking actually made you money in the last 6 months — or just made you feel busy?
Choose one of the answers below and place it in the comments
- Yes, real business came from it
- A bit, nothing I could point to
- Just contacts, no revenue
- Couldn't tell you either way
What I'd also like to know is the feeling that is associated with your answer.
Example. If you answer 1. You may have felt excited and happy. If you answer 4. You may feel disappointed or dejected.
I appreciate your openness in answering and want to get an understanding how things are for others out there.
There is no right or wrong answer here.
For me, it's going to be answer no 3. I've met some great people who have the potential to do something in the future, but there has been no revenue generated from new contacts within the last 6 months.
I enjoy the networking and meeting new people but when it leads to nothing, it does leave me feeling disappointed.
Hi Martin,
1. I like this question. I would have to answer 4 though. But, I do not feel dejected about this answer. This is because I have had more than 30 years of attending events and have come to observe a certain pattern.
2. If you mean passive networking; ie me attending as a participant, then the answer is dismal and disappointing! If you mean networking where I was a panel speaker or where I sponsored the entire event and also where I had control, then absolutely yes. That was how I recruited and built the largest group law practice in Singapore some 10 years ago.
3. While I have no statistics to back me up, my honest feeling and observation is that when people are actively participating in a community, they are seen as leaders in that community. Leaders attract confidence. Confidence attract leads. Leads attract deals.
@llh This is interesting how you've split out the passive and active.
I would agree that when i've been a speak or become an active part of an event. The results have certainly been better and led to more meaningful relationships and opportunities that did actually lead to something.
The insight into the growth of your law practise makes me curious. When did you realise when that you needed to do something different?
Leadership is certainly a key trait when it comes to growth. I really like the analogy you've used here. I might have to borrow that one from you. In my experience, you get out what you put in. Getting involved within communities and being an active part of them is certainly helping me on my journey.
Thank you for your input.