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Annual Conference, April 23-24, 2014
Coffee Lunch Coffee AngleAlana MullerKauffman FastTrac@alanamuller @FastTrac
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Making Meaningful Connections: The Coffee Lunch Coffee Approach
Alana MullerPresident, Kauffman FastTrac
Author/Blogger, CoffeeLunchCoffee.com
U.S. Sourcelink ConferenceApril 23, 2014
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MoneyJobsSales
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Connections+ Community+ BelongingNETWORKING
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Question: When is networking important?
NOW!!!
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Let’s Begin• Get in the Right Frame of Mind.
• Set a Goal.
• Prepare.
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1. Nametag on the right2. Restate their name3. Share/Get4. “Questions are the creative acts
of intelligence”
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Ready, Set, NETWORK! Event Tips from Eric Morgenstern, Morningstar Communications
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Questions are the Creative Acts of Intelligence• “What brings you here?”• “Tell me about your key responsibilities.”• “How can I help you to be successful?”• “What was the last great book you read?”• • •
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Ready, Set, NETWORK! Event Tips from Eric Morgenstern, Morningstar Communications
1. Nametag on the right2. Restate their name3. Share/Get4. “Questions are the creative acts
of intelligence”5. The early bird catches the
connections
6. Stand by the food/bar7. Think quality vs. quantity8. Write on the business cards9. It’s not who you know…
it’s who knows you10. Don’t say, “fine.”
11. BONUS: The power of a hand-written note
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Let’s Connect!• Don’t Go It Alone• Networking:– Connections– Community– Belonging
• People like doing business with people they know, like and trust
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Alana Muller Contact Information
Phone: (913) 481-3566 - mobile
Email: Alana@CoffeeLunchCoffee.comAmuller@FastTrac.org
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