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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 12:15
to Clive Wallace of OvenU SouthCotswolds. Chatting to him this morning at Chippenham has identified a way I can make better use of 4N and hopefully give more back to 4N....
Whats the answer - well we've all heard it before, myself included, but its selling through the room. Why was I sceptical about 4N? Well simply because we need clients who have reception areas, boardrooms, training rooms, or who are Schools, Councils / NHS establishments. Generally (although I'm sure there are some exceptions) 4N members dont fit this category. So you know what, I'm going to stop trying to sell to anyone in 4N and focus entirely on finding out who you all know. Whats the deal? well in return I can help by seeing if I know anyone useful in return. How does that sound...?
All I need to do now is make it into an interesting 40 second slot... :)
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 12:18
It takes a bit of a mindshift, doesn't it Jules? I run parties selling ladies shoes and I find most 4N meeting are mainly men, so at first I thought it wasn't for my business. But of course, every man there knows some women...I have had several booking directly from 4Ners just by asking them to ask the women that they know!
Here's to the future!
Shoes Galore Letchworth
01462 481757
sgletchworth@ntlworld.com
www.shoes-galore.co.uk
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 12:31
I'd better not let my fiance see your post... I havent got space for another walk in wardrobe to accomodate any more of her shoes.... :)
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 12:32
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 15:13
Lisa - That made me laugh out loud or (lol) as I believe I should use in text speak!
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 17:30
At my first meeting to 4N I was introduced via a visitor to a company that wanted 20k worth of video production work doing. An ongoing relationship that has now already started. It's all about who you know. As an aside I have numerous contacts with the NHS trusts, health authorities, schools and councils - all of which are clients of mine... how can I introduce you in to them? Would you like to chat it through and I'll see what I can do.
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 17:45
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to Clive Wallace of OvenU SouthCotswolds. Chatting to him this morning at Chippenham has identified a way I can make better use of 4N and hopefully give more back to 4N....
Whats the answer - well we've all heard it before, myself included, but its selling through the room. Why was I sceptical about 4N? Well simply because we need clients who have reception areas, boardrooms, training rooms, or who are Schools, Councils / NHS establishments.
Hi, Jules. You have seen da light, man!!
Hopefully, my response to your last post now makes slightly more sense?
Look forward to seeing you and Alice tomorrow night! She will meet some more shoes freaks - although we are constantly being told to wear sensible ones that don't interefere with our pelvic floors...
www.businesshat.co.uk www.legal-mentors.com www.swbusinesspartners.co.uk
THINK BIG
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 17:57
Hey Jules, I was delighted to read your post! That's it - you never know who we know!
Tamsen Garrie - View my Biscard
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 19:12
Glad you've now got it Jules! I've been trying to book a 1-2-1 with you but you probably thought - what do I need a 'virtual receptionist' for!! Well I'm also a Staff Nurse with many connections in PCTs, hospitals and my university! Now you understand the 4N concept perhaps we can have a chat. I'm usually quite modest but I will say I'm a very good networker and do lots and lots of 'putting people together'. And, along with the other 4N regional leaders I travel far and wide and thus meet lots of other 4Networkers. Tap into the Regional Leader Resource
Karen Thurley (RN)
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 20:16
Yes, we certainly all know people that you may not expect us to know! Sell an idea to me and I may not need it myself (already have my own AV stuf at HFH), but you just never know who I might have a connection with.
Did you know, for instance, that I am currently conducting a review of corporate hospitality for a certain football league club? Part of that review may well extend into the provision of conference facilities. If it goes that far, I would certainly be in a position to get you an appointment. Of course, wthout 4N, how would you and I ever come into contact?
Get to know the people IN the room, enthuse the people IN the room, whether they need your services or not, and their contact base OUTSIDE the room will mysteriously open up to you when opportunities arise.
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 20:19
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Posted on 08th Oct 2008 at 22:07
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the positive responses.
Lisa - I am not in Corsham, I do not have a telephone or email address and you may not under any circumstances speak to my fiance about shoes or send her any information!!!! :)
Louisa - be delighted to have a 1-1 at some point - I see your in Monmouthshire - I am going to the Forest of Dean group on 5 November to give a 4Sight that I havent yet written if you're about.
Gill - Alice doesnt have any "sensible" shoes and doesnt need any encouragement! The £600 python skin boots in Mallory's are not to be encouraged under any circumstances!
Karen - Unfortunately I already have a receptionist but would be delighted to have a 1-1 - I did offer you 2 slots this morning but you were already taken!!!
Steve - I've read about your fabulous breakfasts and will be getting down there sometime in November I hope.
Tim - I'm on the case with that, I missed Alistair tonight I'm afraid but will speak to him tomorrow as we have some work to do on a couple of the mini's. When I say we... I do not mean me - I have a purely supervisory role to play in car restoration...!!!
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Posted on 09th Oct 2008 at 19:12
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Posted on 09th Oct 2008 at 19:24
Just as well I don't live in Letchworth any more - I don't have room for any more shoes till we buy a new house! Been outside the 30 mile radius for some years now, though I still have fond (!) memories of working in the bar at the Wilbury Beefeater many moons ago...
/back on topic
Sarah J Green
Business & Personal Growth Coach
Tel: 07833 532322
http://www.SarahJGreen.com
Area Leader for Stratford upon Avon, Leamington Spa and Hinckley
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Posted on 09th Oct 2008 at 19:30
Jules, we met at 4N Wells and I must be honest that when I left I was still unsure of what your business was.
Never underestimate the value of the people in the room, you really don't know who they may know.
Just for an example; I am at an event (OK I was requested to attend) on Monday evening which has some of the real bigwigs in the financial industry there.
There are many people in 4N that have had a depth of experience before they became self employed in their current business.
Let everybody know who you are and what you're looking for in business and you'll be amazed and impressed what you'll find out!
email: charmian@poldenfs.co.uk
tel: 07899983478
Group leader of Bridgwater - the birthplace of 4Networking
Next meeting: Thursday 4th December
http://www.4networking.biz/events/4192.htm
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