This episode is a shorter one with a good friend and mentor Jonathan Keim. While on the Symphony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship with thousands of square feet for networking events, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss networking!
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It’s important to network and create new business friends. If you’re more prone to being an introvert, Jonathan highly suggests bringing your wife and/or a trusted team mate such as a foreman to help you make connections. No matter what you want to do while you’re there, you’re going to have the opportunity to meet so many new people. Finding those to collaborate with who are on a different level than you can be highly beneficial. But remember, if you don’t bring value to the relationship, the networking isn’t going to work well.
One thing you’ll immediately see is it’s fun to bounce ideas off each other. Discuss what worked for your business and what you’d like to try in the future. It’s a great idea to break away from your business to do this, while you get out and clear your mind. This can be hard for many contractors because of time or money constraints, but it is a sacrifice that reaps many rewards down the road. This can be even more challenging while you’re growing, but if you don’t unplug, you’re missing out in a big way. As you continue to network, you will grow and be able to expand your business faster. While networking, find people who are not just where you are in your business, instead work to find those who are where you want to be! It will help give you a different way of thinking.
Another thing to remember is with networking, you won’t see the revenue from the investment right away. Instead, it’s a long-term investment that will eventually come back to you! Challenge yourself to come out of your comfort zone. Get out there and start small with five events this year.
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