Chamber of Commerce Networking Review

Recently we attended a 'Breakfast Break' being hosted by a local Chamber of Commerce. These networking meetings are open to everyone and are free. It was held from 7:30 to 9 on a Tuesday morning. The description stated that each business would have 30 seconds to give a bio and estimated 80 to 100 people would be there so bring enough cards.

The room was set up with chairs in four groups, two on each side of the room, facing the middle of the room. We signed in and directed towards a side room with muffins, doughnuts, fruit and drinks. Business owners dressed in suits mingled quietly in groups of two or three. There were only four people not in business attire. Two were wearing matching white polo shirts from the same company and us, wearing purple tie-dye shirts. You could say we stuck out.

About 8 am they called order to start the meeting. There were so many people there that some stood on the sidelines.  Some of the businesses which I can think of right off the top of my head that attended many financial advisors, several realtors, one other entertainer besides us, a modeling agency, communications, an Undercoverwear consultant house painters, a Mommy Ezine, a restaurant, a bank, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Sam's Club. 

It was interesting learning about the businesses which I had no idea existed. Some were quiet and couldn't be heard. Others were funny which made it hard for the next person to follow with no humor. Still a few had brochures or catalogs which they thumbed thru as they gave their speech.

Did I walk away with business today? No. Did I make any contacts to enrich my business in the future? I think so. Will I go back next month? Definitely!

The trick is to do something in your 30 seconds which is memorable. Draw attention to yourself. Be different. Create a reason for as many of these business people to book you today!

Now I know what to expect at the next networking meeting and so do you!

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