Category: Networking

6/30/2016

New Ways To Networking Success Part Three: The Pipeline, The Followup, The Close

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There is a definite method to follow to succeed at the game of networking. And when you develop a strategy that is comfortable for you, it will yield results that will work in your favor time and time again.
On today’s show, Carole will complete this networking series by helping you identify a continuous stream of networking possibilities to fill your “funnel.” And she’ll help you design a followup system you need to stay in touch with your contacts while closing on the “deals/contracts/projects/promotions” on you path to success.

Networking doesn’t have to seem like work. And it definitely doesn’t have to be drudgery. We teach you how to make it a routine relationship driven process to help you gain new clients, colleagues and collaborators in the days months and years ahead.

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Networking Part One and Two

Don't forget to check out Part One and Two of this series to learn a comprehensive approach to Networking. Here are the links:

Part One: http://bit.ly/29dSiiw

Part Two: http://bit.ly/28QKTCq

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6/23/2016

New Ways To Networking Success Part Two: Business Card Basics and Networking Essentials

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There is a definite method to follow to succeed at the game of networking. And when you develop a strategy that is comfortable for you, it will yield results that will work in your favor time and time again.

On today’s show, Carole will teach you the basics about business cards and how to use them effectively and efficiently. And you’ll learn some networking essentials that will keep you connected to the people and organizations that can help you grow and move forward on your job and in your business.

Networking doesn’t have to seem like work. And it definitely doesn’t have to be drudgery. We teach you how to make it a routine relationship driven process to help you gain new clients, colleagues and collaborators in the days months and years ahead.

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6/9/2016

New Ways To Networking Success Part One: Build Your Contacts One Business Card At A Time

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There is a definite method to follow to succeed at the game of networking. And when you develop a strategy that is comfortable for you, it will yield results that will work in your favor time and time again.
On today’s show, Carole will teach you 5 key steps to taking your networking skills from zero to 100 by listening, studying and playing to win at each new event you attend.
Networking doesn’t have to seem like work. And it definitely doesn’t have to be drudgery. We teach you how to make it a routine relationship driven process to help you gain new clients, colleagues and collaborators in the days months and years ahead.

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Five Steps To Networking Success
Listen To The Audio Podcast Above For Complete Details On These Five Steps

1. The Ongoing Process To A Strategic Goal

2. Your Package: Your Elevator Pitch

3. Access Your Audience - Who's In The Room?

4. Focused Mingling

5. Handle Hot Leads With TLC

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5/22/2014

Successfully Reinvent Your Career, Your Job, Yourself w/Laverne Freeman

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The days of having ONE job that lasts a lifetime are gone, only to be replaced with new opportunities to reinvent yourself in relevant and compelling new ways. If you are fortunate to keep your job for 40 years or more, God Bless You! Most in this new economy will make several career moves before transitioning to retirement.

What does reinvention mean? How can you reinvent yourself without making bad choices that will cost you in the long run? And how can you reinvent yourself so that others will notice your value and promote/pay/hire you accordingly?

We’ll talk with job coach LaVerne Freeman who knows first hand the value of personal reinvention. LaVerne has spent a lifetime helping others find new career opportunities...as a small business owner, corporate recruiter and career coach. She’ll highlight her own career path while sharing insights on how you can leverage your skill sets for greater upward mobility.

Put on your thinking cap and let’s reinvent for career success!

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10/23/2013

Television News Anchor Latoyia Edwards Tapped As Conference Keynote Speaker

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NECN-TV News Anchor Latoyia Edwards with Carole Copeland Thomas
at this summer's National Association of Black Journalist Convention
in Orlando, Florida

Latoyia Edwards, one of the most enthusiastic and spirited television personalities in the New England region is our opening keynote speaker at the November 7th Multicultural Conference. She kicks off the morning of more than 20 GREAT speakers, panel presenters and diversity advocates who will be a part of our upcoming event.

Did you know that Latoyia is a former Miss Massachusetts???
If not...read on!!!!

With two weeks to go, we hope YOU are planning to attend this exciting conference.

The Multicultural Conference and the Multicultural Symposium Series (MSS) are the brainchild of entrepreneur Carole Copeland Thomas.

DESPITE THE ROLLER COASTER ECONOMY, MSS has been going strong since 2008.

It is the only initiative of its kind started and operated by an African American business owner in the region.

Here's more information on Latoyia Edwards. Hope to see you at our exciting Nov 7th event.
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Latoyia Edwards is the weekend Anchor for New England Cable News (NECN) in Boston, Massachusetts.

For 13 years Latoyia has had the privilege of covering breaking news and human interest stories for television and radio outlets in New England and in New York. Latoyia is a regular on Boston's WGBH's Basic Black, a live television program hosted by a panel of the region's sharpest observers, who discuss and debate current news, events, and topics that impact the black community locally and nationally. Latoyia recently served as president of the Boston Association of Black Journalists. During her spare time Latoyia enjoys delivering keynote addresses and motivational speeches to youth groups and school children. Latoyia's story of her rise from the projects to the pulpitis able to connect with young and old alike.

Prior to joining NECN, Latoyia worked as the weekday 5pm News Anchor for WWLP TV Channel 22 in Springfield, MA. Latoyia's experiences with Channel 22 took her as far as Paraguay, as fast as Richard Petty and as high as the Blue Angles.

Before joining Channel 22 Latoyia was crowned Miss Massachusetts, USA 2002. Latoyia accredits the pageant experience for helping project her career.

Before joining the 22 News team Latoyia provided local new updates on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Drive Radio Show for WILD 96.9 in Boston. During that time Latoyia taught Performance for Television at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting.

Latoyia first anchored television for Media One Cable News Network in Lowell, MA where she covered local news and political stories for Billerica, Tewksbury and Lowell. Prior to that Latoyia got her start in television as a news reporter for WICZ Channel 40 a Fox Affiliate in Binghamton, New York.

She began her career in news during her college internship as a news writer for WBZ-1030 AM radio. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Emerson College in 1998 Latoyia where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Latoyia was a scholar athlete who not only excelled in the classroom but on the basketball court breaking numerous NCAA Division III rebounding and blocked shots records. Latoyia currently ranks 5th in the nation in blocked shots per game 5.1 and 4th in the nation in rebounds per game 15.2.

While at Boston Latin Academy High School Latoyia knew she wanted to be a news reporter - it was in her blood. Latoyia is the oldest on 9 children who grew up the notorious Columbia Point Housing Project in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. As a member of the Strand Theatres Teen Players Latoyia found her solace in competing in city and school sponsored oratorical, speech competitions and plays.

Latoyia is a proud Boston native who was recently names to Boston Business Journal's 2010 Top 40 Under 40, a recognition of Boston's top 40 young professionals who have established themselves as leaders to be watched in their fields.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 7TH CONFERENCE.

Carole

Carole Copeland Thomas
C. Thomas & Associates
26 Years In Business 1987 - 2013
(508) 947-5755

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1/26/2012

Networking Tips For Business and Professional Success with Juliette Mayers

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Looking for a new job? Moving up the corporate career track? Looking for new business prospects? Need to land that important business deal? Networking is your answer? Today's guest is marketing executive Juliette Mayers, the author of the new book, The Black Woman's Guide to Networking: Advance Your Career Grow Your Business. She'll explain why business cards matter and how to effectively use them. Juliette willl also give a helpful tip to those who are "gunshy" about working a room during a social gathering.

If you're aiming to build relationships with decision makers and influencial leaders, this show is for you.

For more information, visit www.juliettemayers.com

Juliette Mayers is Executive Director, Multicultural Marketing at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. She is an author, award-winning executive, business strategist, and a passionate community advocate. Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick appointed her to the Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board, a state-wide policy making board that advises the governor on workforce investment.

Juliette is emeritus Board President of Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), a $150 million anti-poverty organization and the largest community action agency in the country. She continues to be an active board member on the ABCD board and is also a strong supporter of other organizations that focus on education and pathways out of poverty.

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-Carole

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7/6/2011

Making The Most Of Your Summer Networking Opportunities

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This summer is filled with nonstop social, political, and employment-related activities.
These events are ideal for those looking for a new job, new business deal, or new professional relationship to nurture.

Here in Boston there will be a steady stream of family reunions, weddings, conferences and conventions all summer long. The Urban League Conference kicks off on July 25th with the State of Black Boston with CNN anchor, Soledad O’Brien headlining the luncheon. Blacks in Government bring their National Training Conference to Boston in August where many of the nation’s top federal, state and municipal professionals will gather for food, refresher courses, and fellowship.

You can read all about these meetings by clicking HERE.
Both meetings were favorably represented in a recently published Associated Press article. Click HERE to read more.

But that’s just Boston. Go to any major city on the planet and there is a meeting taking place, speakers like me presenting their messages, and companies on full display with their goods and services. There are church conventions in Orlando (Young People’s Division & Women’s Missionary Society Quadrennial), speaker conventions in California (National Speakers Association National Convention) and business conferences in London (Global Economic Business and Finance Research Conference). Take your pick. There’s a meeting, social event, or conference taking place every day of the year somewhere in the world.

The big question is how prepared are YOU to take full advantage of your next meeting, conference, convention, or family reunion.?

Here are 10 Ways To Successfully Network at the Next Summer Event coming your way.
1. Take your business cards everywhere you go. You can even start a new professional relationship with someone at a funeral this summer with your business cards. (Don’t laugh, I’ve done it!)

2. After exchanging business cards and before reaching home, write a note on the card reminding you where you met the person, the date of the event and what follow up is needed. (For my Asian friends, writing direcly on the card is a no-no. So write your notes elsewhere and keep them close to yours cards.)

3. Create a business card file using a three ring binder and plastic business cards sleeves you buy at your office super store. Create a system of categorizing the cards and file accordingly.

4. FOLLOW UP in a few days or weeks with those whose business cards you’ve collected.

5. If you’re attending a conference or convention, post pictures, video clips, audio clips and journal entries on your website or social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

6. Before following up with your new contacts preview their biographical profile at Linkedin.com. You don’t have to belong to Linkedin to preview someone’s profile, and you might find out you have more in common with that VIP whose card you now have (same school, worked for the same company, etc.).

7. Send out HANDWRITTEN notes re-introducing yourself and thanking the person for meeting you at X event.

8. Set up a regular phone schedule to connect with your new contacts. Remember that some of your contacts are very very busy and might take 3-6 tries to get them on the phone. Ask for a 15 minute phone meeting at their convenience.

9. Be careful with sending gifts to your contacts. With government staff, gifts are frowned upon and often now allowed. I know of at least one multinational company that will not allow its employees to receive gifts. Instead send the handwritten note and a photo of the two of you at X event.

10. Speaking of photos, take your camera EVERYWHERE. Your smart phone, camera, a small pocket camera or a flip video camera will work. Send your photos and video clips to your new contact. If appropriate post them on your webpage or Facebook.
(That is exactly what I did when I met Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts recently. Click HERE to see those photos.)

Enjoy Networking All Summer Long!

-Carole

Your Comments and Networking Suggestions are Welcome.

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New Ways To Networking Success Part Three: The Pipeline, The Followup, The Close

New Ways To Networking Success Part Two: Business Card Basics and Networking Essentials

New Ways To Networking Success Part One: Build Your Contacts One Business Card At A Time

Successfully Reinvent Your Career, Your Job, Yourself w/Laverne Freeman

Television News Anchor Latoyia Edwards Tapped As Conference Keynote Speaker

Networking Tips For Business and Professional Success with Juliette Mayers

Making The Most Of Your Summer Networking Opportunities

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New Ways To Networking Success Part Three: The Pipeline, The Followup, The Close

New Ways To Networking Success Part Two: Business Card Basics and Networking Essentials﻿

New Ways To Networking Success Part One: Build Your Contacts One Business Card At A Time﻿

Successfully Reinvent Your Career, Your Job, Yourself w/Laverne Freeman

Television News Anchor Latoyia Edwards Tapped As Conference Keynote Speaker

Networking Tips For Business and Professional Success with Juliette Mayers

Making The Most Of Your Summer Networking Opportunities

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New Ways To Networking Success Part Two: Business Card Basics and Networking Essentials

New Ways To Networking Success Part One: Build Your Contacts One Business Card At A Time