Referral marketing tips from Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI
The most important thing to remember when making connections with people who are more successful than you are is "Don't sell to them!"
Networking is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to slow down in order to get results. Take time to build relationships with new contacts.
Your passion won't come across as pushy as long as you keep the focus on helping the other person and meet them where they are.
The key to building relationships at home, at work, and in your community is saying "Thank you" and helping others.
Asking for a referral before there’s a relationship is not networking. It's direct selling, and it's never welcome.