Transcript of Top 10-business-conference-mistakes
- 1. Top 10Business Conference MistakesAna Lucia Novak
www.socialana.comPRESENTED BY ANA LUCIA NOVAK
- 2. Mistake #1: Missing Unofficial EventsOftentimes, the best
connections come from small offshootmeetups or events outside of a
large conference.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
- 3. Mistake #2: Not SpeakingSeeking out speakingopportunities is
one ofthe quickest ways togain influence andmake
importantconnections.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
- 4. Mistake #3: Poor Elevator SpeechKnow how to explain what you
doin a compelling mannerand in30 seconds or less.Ana Lucia Novak
www.socialana.com
- 5. Mistake #4: Not Knowing Whos WhoIdentify the key individuals
you want to meet and informationabout them before attending the
conference.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
- 6. Mistake #5: Slow FollowupFollow up with someonewithin 24
hours of meetingthem. After that, opportunitiesdiminish.Ana Lucia
Novak www.socialana.com
- 7. Mistake #6: Staying in a Different HotelBook early to ensure
a room and dont be tempted tosave money by staying somewhere else.
Theconference hotel is where all the action is.Ana Lucia Novak
www.socialana.com
- 8. Mistake #7: Be Open to Other IdeasEven though you may have
agoal for your conferenceparticipation, be open to otherbusiness
proposals.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
- 9. Mistake #8: Not Helping OthersIf you plan to be
closed-mouthed about yourbusiness approaches andtechniques, you
limit youropportunities to connectwith likeminded
businessowners.Ana Lucia Novak www.socialana.com
- 10. Mistake #9: Time with the Wrong PeopleDont be a snob, but
makesure your time is beingspent connecting withpeople you would
like toconnect with after theconference too.Ana Lucia Novak
www.socialana.com
- 11. Mistake #10: Business Card ShovingGetting your business
cardinto the hands of as manypeople possible isnt goingto do much
for you.Build connections instead.Ana Lucia Novak
www.socialana.com
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