How to network your way from the Job?

Do you think networking can only be used to find a new job? Not true. Networking is often an overlooked opportunity to find a way out of the rat race.


How to network your way from the Job?

In every day’s article, you can read about people's networks and find another job. There are countless books you can find on how to create relationships to find jobs that might not otherwise be known. But what about people who don’t want to work?

Let’s not talk about lazy people who don’t have any ambition. The person I am referring to is the unemployable, the serial entrepreneur or the corporate refugee. If you are currently working in a job and what you want is not another job but to become a work-at-home entrepreneur networking can still be for you.

These 7 networking strategies you can use to catapult your work from your home career. 

Board of Directors

1. Your own board of directors should be created.

Apart from IBM and Microsoft others should also have a boardroom team. As a home-based business owner, you want to have a group of people who you can meet with, plan things and get advice.

You might not recognize they see the skills and talents in you. Once you have identified what your business goal is you can leverage the power of six degrees of separation. Six degrees of separation is the principle that different people on earth can be connected to varieties of people on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five relationships apart. 

Networking Organizations

For Entrepreneurs Join Networking Organizations.

Successful business owners will never miss the opportunity of expanding their relationships. Look for organizations that have business owners in the same area of interest as you. Don’t just see them as competitors. Look for opportunities that you might be able to assist them in some way. Here are a couple of groups to consider:

The Chamber of Commerce

BNI (Business Networking International)

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Rotary International

Every organization has a different personality and culture. Before calling them home, attend a few meetings with them. Know what you ultimately want. Basil S. Walsh states, “If you don’t know where you are going, how can you expect to get there?”

First establish in very specific detail what you are going to achieve. Did you notice that I said I was going to achieve? Life will give you exactly what you expect from it. Start with the end in mind.

It’s your time to dream big and visualize how you want to see your life when you’ll become a successful business owner. Don’t worry about the how. Simply set goals by asking yourself some key questions such as:

A. What is that thing I would love to do without being paid for it?
B. Working days each week?
C. What type of work-from-home business am I interested in?
D. Where will I live?
E. What do I like to do?

Determine what you should do to get out of your job. Do you know how much you need to make in your business to leave your job? What is your financial freedom number? Your financial freedom number is the amount of income you need to have coming in passively each month to cover all your expenses.

One of the reasons you want to know this is when you are looking at home-based business income opportunities you want to choose one that has the profit potential you want and needs. If your financial freedom number is $5000.00 per month you don’t want to choose a business that does not have the potential to net that on a passive basis.

As you are networking and meeting new people you can analyze the business opportunities that arise from a totally unemotional point of view because you are clear about your goals. 

Networking People

3. Remember it is better to give than receive.

One of the biggest problems I see with networking is most people go into it to see what they can get first before they give. Always look for a way to be of service to the people that you meet first. There is a universal law of reciprocity. You will always get back more than you give out. As you get to know people think about how you can help to enrich their life or help them towards their goals.

If you read an article or run across something that might be helpful to them then send it. When you will enjoy others’ success then your success will come your way.

Some people call it karma and others say you reap what you sow. My life experiences have been blessed more than I could have ever imagined whenever I give.

There are ways to contribute, look for them. You may be able to do this in a variety of ways:

a. Volunteer to work with them in some way.
b. Introduce them to people in your network that could help them.
c. Know about their area of interest and send them related notes and articles that could help them.

partnership

4. Learn how to joint venture or strategically partnership.

One of the fastest ways to get out of your job, launch a business or simply make some money is to create a joint venture with someone.

Joint Venturing is a way to take either yourself or two other people who could profit from working together but simply did not have the relationship. You profit from making the connection.

For example, you know a veterinarian has a large practice with a list of over 700 clients. You also have a relationship with a new pet groomer in the city who is trying to increase his business. You put the two together and every time the pet groomer gets a new client due to your structuring this deal you get paid. We call this mailbox money. Money comes in your mailbox whether you work or not. 

Networking Plan

5. Set up a written networking plan.

I am amazed to know that people spend a lot of time to find a new job. However, when it comes to designing a plan to exit the rat race, they do it almost haphazardly. You will be much more effective if you have a written plan. The plan does not have to be elaborate. Here are some of the basic things you want to cover:

a. What is my goal?

b. Who do I want to meet?    

c.  What are the events I should focus on?    

d. How often should I be networking?   

Seminar

6. Seminars and boot camp events should be attended regularly.

In a home-based business Specialized knowledge is one of the keys to being successful. When you attend boot camps and seminars you will be able to surround yourself with like-minded people as well as learn from the experts.

However, to make educational experiences profitable do these three things, It will really help :

a. Make connections, introduce yourself to at least 3 people and get their cards. Ask them why they are there and what they hope to get out of the event. Exchange numbers and ask, “What is the single most important thing you need help in making your business venture successful?”

When you ask this of someone else you will genuinely get to know someone, and you may be able to help them. In addition, out of respect, they will want to know more about you and a new relationship may be formed. Don’t ignore this opportunity and try to connect more.

b. Someone you meet there, ask them for lunch at the seminar and discuss and tell them the things you learned so far and will implement. There is something about speaking your goal out loud that will make it real. If you immediately implement one single action every time you learn something the results will grow exponentially.

c. Try to Introduce yourself to the speaker, you may not get the chance to do this if the event is large. However, you can ask questions them. My question is, “What is the single most important skill you contribute to your success?” You may use this question, or you can come up with your own. The point is you have a great opportunity to network and learn from someone who is a master at their craft. Seize the opportunity. Show your personality and aim for success. 

Networking Opportunity

7. For every networking opportunity have a fixed goal.

Simply going to an event and “working the room” almost never yields any measurable results. Before you attend any event know what you want your outcome to be in advance. Are you going to meet a specific person? How will you insure your introduction? Make sure you have crafted out a plan and enlist support from someone to help you execute it if needed.

For example, if you want to meet someone asks the host of the networking event if they know the person and if they would be willing to introduce you. Your chances of success are almost guaranteed due to the nature of the event.

Networking is often an overlooked opportunity to find a way out of the rat race. If you want to look for a work-at-home career, connections can be a key to rapid success. Get the inside tips and discover 7 ways to network your way out of a job. A good connection will enhance your personality and increase your chances of being successful. 

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