Posted in Business Strategy, Connection Tips, tagged Bryn Johnson, business growth, business strategy, clarity, clients, connecting, connection, decisions, entrepreneur, keep it simple, networking, planning, post-it, strategy on April 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Pick a number. Write it down. It is just that simple. I use a post-it note. You can use your planner, your Google calendar or a good old-fashioned to-do list. Each week, pick a number of connections you intend to make. Who should you choose? Did you like a blog post you read? Is there [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Connection Tips, tagged Bryn Johnson, business cards, calendar, connecting, connection, keep it simple, networking, new behaviors, planning, preparation, strategy on August 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have all heard of the earthquake or hurricane preparedness kit. In fact, many of us already have some version in our homes: the instant milk, granola bars, candles and extra batteries for the flashlights tucked away for just that moment we least expect to need it. Do you also have a networking preparedness kit? [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Connection Tips, Creativity, Moving Forward, Planning and Strategy, tagged Bryn Johnson, clients, communication, connecting, Creativity, keep it simple, new behaviors, strategy, stuck on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever found yourself in this situation? You want to reach out to your community of followers, clients and interested prospective clients. You want it to be fresh and unique-not the same old thing you did last time. You want to be top of mind in their business life. You KNOW this is something [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Planning and Strategy, Workplace, tagged Bryn Johnson, business growth, business strategy, calendar, clutter, education, education time, entrepreneur, learning, new behaviors, new skills, planning, strategy, work style on June 20, 2011 | 4 Comments »
* CD sets * DVDs * Binders * Home Study Systems * Checklists * Mp3 downloads * Instruction manuals * Bookmarked websites * Newsletters * Free reports * Books * Journals * Magazines * Piles of articles from other magazines *Journals and idea notebooks * This describes the “decorations” I often have in my [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Moving Forward, New Beginnings, Planning and Strategy, tagged balance, Bryn Johnson, business growth, business shift, business strategy, calendar, creative time, decision, family, fun, happiness, joy, keep it simple, new behaviors, personal time, rest, strategy, work style on April 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Personal time. Making certain that personal time is SCHEDULED in your calendar. This is the most straightforward planning task of them all and usually the most difficult for my clients. I know you “mean” to add it to your calendar I know you “want” to have a little breathing room in your business I know [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Connection Tips, Planning and Strategy, tagged Bryn Johnson, connection, fun, index card, networking strategies, networking tips, opportunity, prepare, wish list on April 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Planning Tip for Networking: Keep a list of people to meet or connect with in your wallet. Your wish list. I always have one-on a colored index card. I pull it out in quiet moments- on an airplane, subway, in the waiting room at the doctor’s office or in-line somewhere. When I see an opportunity [...]
Posted in Business Strategy, Connection Tips, Planning and Strategy, tagged brand, Bryn Johnson, business strategy, calendar, connecting, connection, in person, keep it simple, networking, networking tips, planning, telephone calls on April 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Do you have a networking strategy? Are there dates already set aside on your calendar to leave your house and meet new people? Have you identified key individuals and organizations that would partner well with your business? Use these three questions to set your networking strategy for the quarter. Each and EVERY quarter. Networking should [...]
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