http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/ Creative marketing through social and business networking and strategies to build and sustain meaningful relationships. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:58:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-178 tarynp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:36:48 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-178 Ed - that is a great metaphor! I feel fortunate when I get someone's card at the END of a conversation for the same reason - I feel we now deserve it versus having it shoved down my throat. Ed – that is a great metaphor! I feel fortunate when I get someone's card at the END of a conversation for the same reason – I feel we now deserve it versus having it shoved down my throat.

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-179 tarynp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:36:04 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-179 Todd, you are SO RIGHT. Your card is a great closer that really solidifies that you take your business seriously. Without the story ahead of time, the card could be a little left-field. Thanks for the comments, I always appreciate it. Todd, you are SO RIGHT. Your card is a great closer that really solidifies that you take your business seriously. Without the story ahead of time, the card could be a little left-field. Thanks for the comments, I always appreciate it.

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-180 tarynp Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:34:43 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-180 Jean - great point on the card validating people. Having some form of an introduction prepared ahead of time is a good alternative crutch... Jean – great point on the card validating people. Having some form of an introduction prepared ahead of time is a good alternative crutch…

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Brian Cauble Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:31:37 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-177 Good tips as always Taryn! My trick is to never hand out my business card until someone asks. I try to always ask for their business card towards the end of the conversation, but I don't offer mine. If they ask me for one, I give it to them. This seems to make a big difference is allowing me to control the followup and in the fact that they only have my business card if they really want it. Good tips as always Taryn! My trick is to never hand out my business card until someone asks. I try to always ask for their business card towards the end of the conversation, but I don't offer mine. If they ask me for one, I give it to them. This seems to make a big difference is allowing me to control the followup and in the fact that they only have my business card if they really want it.

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Joe De Matei Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:26:43 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-113 I agree for the most part but it depends on the culture. I interact quite frequently with clients from Japan and the exchange of business cards at the beginning of a conversation or meeting is almost mandatory and has specific guidelines. It is rude to just take the card and out it away without studying it. Present it to the person with both hands and if in a meeting, leave it on the table. Never write on someone's card (at least while they are still there). Just a difference in cultures but an important one to remember! I agree for the most part but it depends on the culture. I interact quite frequently with clients from Japan and the exchange of business cards at the beginning of a conversation or meeting is almost mandatory and has specific guidelines. It is rude to just take the card and out it away without studying it. Present it to the person with both hands and if in a meeting, leave it on the table. Never write on someone’s card (at least while they are still there). Just a difference in cultures but an important one to remember!

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Joe De Matei Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:26:00 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-286 I agree for the most part but it depends on the culture. I interact quite frequently with clients from Japan and the exchange of business cards at the beginning of a conversation or meeting is almost mandatory and has specific guidelines. It is rude to just take the card and out it away without studying it. Present it to the person with both hands and if in a meeting, leave it on the table. Never write on someone's card (at least while they are still there). Just a difference in cultures but an important one to remember! I agree for the most part but it depends on the culture. I interact quite frequently with clients from Japan and the exchange of business cards at the beginning of a conversation or meeting is almost mandatory and has specific guidelines. It is rude to just take the card and out it away without studying it. Present it to the person with both hands and if in a meeting, leave it on the table. Never write on someone’s card (at least while they are still there). Just a difference in cultures but an important one to remember!

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Dwayne Kilbourne Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:08:32 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-90 I agree with Todd as well... if you hand out the card or brochure, people get fixated on it (especially those that are the most visual people). You lose your audience. It is critical to make a good first impression and then build from there; the business card comes in handy once you depart! I agree with Todd as well… if you hand out the card or brochure, people get fixated on it (especially those that are the most visual people). You lose your audience. It is critical to make a good first impression and then build from there; the business card comes in handy once you depart!

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Dwayne Kilbourne Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:08:00 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-285 I agree with Todd as well... if you hand out the card or brochure, people get fixated on it (especially those that are the most visual people). You lose your audience. It is critical to make a good first impression and then build from there; the business card comes in handy once you depart! I agree with Todd as well… if you hand out the card or brochure, people get fixated on it (especially those that are the most visual people). You lose your audience. It is critical to make a good first impression and then build from there; the business card comes in handy once you depart!

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Ed Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:44:44 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-89 Handing business card over without proper introduction and some kind of rapport is a bit like spamming. How much more rewarding and satisfying to actually earn the right for the person you hand the card over to actually notice and make note of it properly. Handing business card over without proper introduction and some kind of rapport is a bit like spamming. How much more rewarding and satisfying to actually earn the right for the person you hand the card over to actually notice and make note of it properly.

]]> http://tarynp.com/2010/01/06/how-to-command-attention-when-introducing-yourself-at-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Ed Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:44:00 +0000 http://tarynp.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-284 Handing business card over without proper introduction and some kind of rapport is a bit like spamming. How much more rewarding and satisfying to actually earn the right for the person you hand the card over to actually notice and make note of it properly. Handing business card over without proper introduction and some kind of rapport is a bit like spamming. How much more rewarding and satisfying to actually earn the right for the person you hand the card over to actually notice and make note of it properly.

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