Are you networking correctly?

Don't make these top networking mistakes.

If your audience doesn’t know you, they can’t buy from you. It’s that simple.

So how do you spread the word about all the amazing things you have to offer? NETWORKING!

But networking isn’t just telling other people about yourself. If it’s done correctly, it should be so much more than that…

Networking should be a mutually beneficial relationship.

The person your networking with probably also has amazing things to offer. That’s a big reason why they’re connecting with you in the first place.

Whether you’re connecting at an in-person networking event or you’re just internet besties, it’s important to make sure you’re creating a strong relationship with your connections from the start.

Here are four networking mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead):

1. Talking too much.

   Listen just as much as you’re talking. Get to know the person you’re connecting with. What do they do? What are they passionate about? What are their strengths? This is good for two reasons: it can help you better understand i…