Why is ONLINE Network Building such a total game-changer?

  • Remember face-to-face?
    • The assumption was: you can really only build a relationship by regularly physically meeting in person – right?
  • However, in truth, how effective were most of the 1-on-1 coffee meetings you had?
    • You may have really enjoyed having-a-coffee with someone — but how many times did you continue to meet to build a real trust-based relationship and what tangible results actually came from it?
  • How effective were the physical networking meetings you regularly attended?
    • While you may have enjoyed the social interaction how much travel time was there in addition to the time spent at the meeting?
    • By the time you jumped in your car and drove to the venue and back home?
  • With the right culture, online network building is a real game-changer because:
    • Experience has shown
      • You actually can build great relationships with people you have not yet met in person
      • Online meetings can be fun, engaging & very productive (when well-organised around a great culture)
    • Which means
      • Your reach has now dramatically grown – to a much great market (the geographic boundaries are rapidly disappearing!)
      • You can save a great deal of time – Zooming from the comfort of your home!
      • Your experience of network building is greatly improved – others are willing and more able to help you