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12552762 No.12552762 [Reply] [Original]

>went to tostmaster meeting
>after-meeting party
>made three points of contact that could result in business
Networking isn't a meme. Will have business cards printed by next meeting

>> No.12552827

how did you start the conversation? Could you please greentext a sample conversation? Not shy but always found it awkward in these situations

>> No.12552838

>>12552762
Of course networking isn't a meme. Cronyism is rampant in every industry on earth.

>> No.12552886

>>12552762
this is a faggot

>> No.12552940

>>12552827
>You mentioned you are fresh off the plane? Where have you been?
>You said you've been on some training, what was it about?
>*attaching to a discussion dominated by a negative person with a positive outlook off things* - this was visibly appreciated.
>talking about trends in startup creation, random statistics on startups.

>> No.12553488

you must be young. making "three points of contact" nets you zero dollars. people love to talk. at least close a deal before bragging about your networking abilities.

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12553504

>>12552886
>Networking is a meme guys
>Proceeds to be worth nothing to anyone or anything

>> No.12553548

>>12552762
I'm active in my local Chamber. It's dead useful

>> No.12554212

Junior in uni reporting in. Does toastmasters cost money? I'm thinking about getting into it just so I can practice public speaking so I can be a great orator for lectures/presentations when I get to grad school.