The Natural Networker with Jill Merriman | Networking & Sales for Your Business

The Natural Networker with Jill Merriman | Networking & Sales for Your Business


Latest Episodes

How to Collaborate With a Networking Connection
July 02, 2018

This episode gives you a real-life example of how to collaborate with a networking connection.  From one conversation at a recent wedding with a networking friend, Kim, an event is born!  If you've never worked on an event or workshop with someone you ...

How to Dress for Networking Meetings
June 29, 2018

Dressing appropriately for networking can make all the difference in the world; a difference between success and failure as first impressions really do count!  How are you showing up?  Are you dressing appropriately?

3 Strategies for Your One to One Networking Meeting
June 27, 2018

I know networking can be awkward, especially with someone you hardly know.  Here are 3 strategies for your one to one networking meeting that you can succeed with.

3 Top Ice Breakers When Networking
June 25, 2018

Goal of an ice breaker is to engage people in conversation and not make them feel uncomfortable.  Today, I'm sharing with you my 3 top ice breakers when networking to help you connect with people more easily.

Be An Onion, Use Your Layers
June 20, 2018

An onion has many layers.  So do you.  But, are you using them when networking?  Find out on this episode what your layers are and how to use them.

Weed Out Bad Connections
June 19, 2018

Just like anything else in life, there is always a good side and a bad side to things.  Networking is no exception.  When networking, you will have good connections and bad connections.  Here are some tips on what is a bad connection and how you can we...

How to Avoid Being a Serial Networker
June 18, 2018

If you have done any substantial amount of networking over the years, you've probably seen the person I'm talking about:  the serial networker.  You know, the person who is at every event, too busy to follow up, etc.  If that's you,

What are Examples of Excellent Networking Skills?
June 15, 2018

This is a huge topic which I break down for you in 3 easy steps.  Excellent Networking Skills are hard to come by these days.  Most people don't network right.  They're either too abrasive or seem disinterested, which may or may not be the case.

It’s the Little Things That Make a Big Difference
June 14, 2018

You've probably heard this sentence 'it's the little things that make a big difference' before but never when it relates to your business and networking.  This is one of my secrets:  to say or do things that go a long way for the recipient and costs yo...

My Networking Event Experience for You to Learn From
June 13, 2018

Every now and again, I share 'play by play' of what happens at a networking event I recently attend.  I share my networking event experience with you; what actually happened and tips of what to do and what not to do.