Do Your One-to-One Networking Meetings Seem Like a Waste of Time? 12/22/11


Have you ever heard someone in your network say, “If you don’t do one to ones effectively, you might as well talk to yourself”?  Well, it really is true–if your one-to-one meetings seem more like a waste of time than productive, relationship-building, referral generating sessions that equal time well spent, I highly recommend you watch this fantastic video.

In this short video, Lawrence Conyers of UK based Anson Corporate Media, who is not only an experienced networker but also a gifted and creative photographer, videographer, and artist, demonstrates the actions, behaviors, and strategies that make the difference between one to ones that will take you and your business to new heights of success and one to ones that will take you . . . well . . . nowhere.

Take a few minutes to watch this video (Not only will you learn from it, I’m willing to bet you’ll get a good laugh as well!) and let me know what you think of  it–I think the ”Cup of Tea” acrostic is pretty clever and I also realize that now I’ll have to add “great actor” to Lawrence’s list of creative talents! ;-)   Also, I’d love to hear about your experiences with one to ones–what tactics have you employed that got great results and what tactics do you think make for a complete waste of time?

To learn more about Lawrence Conyers and Anson Corporate Media, please visit: www.AnsonCorporateMedia.co.uk

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7 Responses to this article

 
Jerry W. Williamson December 22, 2011 Reply

Loved this! What a great job you did on this video Lawrence…entertaining but with a powerful message embedded. One of the greatest resources we have in BNI is the 121 meetings, but doing them effectively is so often overlooked. I’m sharing this with all of my BNI members and Facebook friends!

Cheers……
Jerry

 
Glen Coleman December 23, 2011 Reply

Great video! This is absolutely a “must share”. Within the last few years, I became very good friends with one person by getting together quite regularly and making small talk for two and a half years. Within the last year, I became close friends and in fact, strategic referral partners with a new BNI member within 2 months. Weekly 1:1 strategy sessions and commitment to take action make time far more productive than a hundred get togethers.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!
Glen

 
Jason Cobine December 23, 2011 Reply

What a character! Lawrence hit the spot and made it fun. A good 121 is the same. Any meeting without a purpose is a waste. A must share, just in time for the New Year!

 
Shawn McCarthy December 23, 2011 Reply

Doing 1-2-1s and using the 1-2-1 planner effectively will result in tremendous results! Thank you Lawrence for hitting a home run with this video- awsome stuff!

Shawn McCarthy

 
John Murrray December 27, 2011 Reply

In my 121s, I use the GAINS system to understand the person in front of me (Goals, Achievements, Interests, Network & Skills). It is vital to understand the goals of the person I am having the 121 with, as if I can dovetail their personal goals with my networking goals then there is a greater chance of success both ways. Understanding their network helps me to understand how, and at what level, they can help me achieve MY goals via word of mouth referral-based marketing.

 
Leadshare Group Loudoun December 28, 2011 Reply

121 is only use when you need more progress from other. All levels of management is using this techniques for more productive. your post and video is also help me to handle business.

Thanks

 
Candice Shinaar January 28, 2012 Reply

Great video – gets the message across.
just one comment though, I found the background music too loud as I was struggling to hear the dialogue over the sound of the music.

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