Want to create genuine connections while growing your business and ultimately growing the Kingdom?
Use these five important steps.
1. Connect on social media.
A great way to follow up after a networking event is to reach out on social media. Connecting with contacts over platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Google and Twitter will make it easier for them to remember you. It can be a good way to stay in touch and nurture relationships. Reaching out over social media also gives you an opportunity to start a conversation about the topics discussed at the networking event, which can be a great way to keep relationships alive.
2. Focus on giving instead of receiving.
It’s easy to get caught up in the question “What can you do for me?”, but it’s more important for us to approach connections with the idea of giving first. This giving could include time, advice or even an introduction to another Chamber member. You can schedule a coffee/lunch meeting or Zoom call to connect with people who expressed interest in keeping in touch with you. Each follow-up opportunity should be approached as a chance to strengthen your connection by offering valuable insights from your own experience, asking questions about their work or interests, and providing helpful resources that might be useful during their journey.
3. Foster the relationship.
Building relationships with Chamber contacts is important for business because it can open doors to new opportunities. Relationships formed at these events can lead to increased business referrals, potential partnerships, access to industry knowledge and resources, and the ability to build a strong professional network. Relationships formed through networking allow people to build relationships with people from different backgrounds and expose themselves to new perspectives, which could help them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
