Upcoming MCC Events and the answer to "Why don't people read/respond to your post"
Good morning MCCers-
We hope you had a fabulous turkey day and that your December is revving up to be the best yet.
Here are some MCC events that you should have on your calendar for next week (tip, if it is underlined and/or blue it is a link that will take you to another page):
MCC MEETINGS
Ann Arbor MCC Live- December 9 from 11-1
Royal Oak MCC Live- December 9 from 11-1
Dearborn MCC Live- December 11 from 11-1
Commerce- MCC Live Breakfast- December 12 from 7:30- 9:00 a.m.
COOL CHARITY EVENT
Here is a great charity opportunity that supports KIDS you should check out next Thursday, December 11. Our featured 3.0 member, Menachem and his partner Michael have started a wonderful organization that helps children in Oakland county have all the necessities they need for school. They are doing a fundraiser at Leon and Lulu which is a very cool store in Clawson. Speaking of Clause, I understand he will be making a special appearance.
MCC FUN
MCC Fun is coming to Dave and Busters on the East side (Utica) December 15
ADDITIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS IN DECEMBER
The rest of the MCC December calendar.
Other Networking events going on in December.
THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO SEE
Want to have your event featured like Menachem? Consider upgrading your membership.
Interested in "buying Mi" for the holidays? Check out this discussion started by Lisa Diggs.
Why don't people read your post?
Short answer- Cuz they don't care enough about you/your topic
Long answer- Networking is about building up relationships. Sure you may have a post whose title draws people in and establishes common ground. But if you don't, the only people who are likely to read it are those who know you.
So many members join the board and then immediately write up a post that talks about what they are seeking. Believe me, I want you to do that...BUT, I also want you to participate too. Being an active participant means that you contribute to others. And in networking, that contribution normally happens first.
My advice: Go to the discussion board, find topics that interest you and join in the conversation. Make a handful of posts. Get your name out here in MCC land. Then, tell us what we can do for you. I promise a much better readership if you do this.
What do you think? Join us on the board to discuss.
BE connected-
Terry Bean
MCC's Founder
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Terry,
This is awesome advice and appreciated. It is easy to start networking on the computer first. The hardest step for me was to go to a networking event. Last night was ConnectTech which was awesome to find old business relationships and to create new. It is amazing how fast you can get "hooked on networking". People are just great to listen to and share ideas and stories with. To me, it goes back to the old fashioned way of doing business in person, this society has long forgotten that. Thanks for doing what you do and making MCC an option for us to network!
Roberta Callaghan
One of the first things I always do when I join an online group is post about an event, fundraiser or need. I have never really thought of building the e-relationship by providing an overview about me and what I do, and participating in other ongoing discussions. So, this is very good advice.
One thing I thought about as I read this is I think sometimes people post an ask and are seeking some sort of immediate gratification; and if 100 customers/donors do not come of that one post, they move on quickly to something else and ultimately lose out on a wealth of other opportunities and associations that could come out of conversation. During the MCC lunch in Novi this week, I had 3 different things happen for 2 different charities...all from just random conversation....and none of them were a part of the 'asks' I had in mind going into it.
Great things do stem out of building relationships, connections and rapport.
Terry- This is why you network for a living!! As with most MCCers, our business is service, not product. The only way someone will refer you business (or do business with you) is when they know and trust you. I think Menachem made a great point. The more people see you and talk to you, the more they think about YOU and not your ask.
I agree with all of you and it is awsome advice. My marketing professor use to strongly stress how important it is to network. Mrs.Callaghan says her hardest step was to actually to attend to a event. That really makes me feel better about being nervous. I am definitely a rookie at this networking. This time I have no excuses, the event is close by and on that day I will have $20!! I am not shy, and I love meeting new people. It just that I don't no what I am doing and its scary!LOL! I am trying to be open and honest!
Khalilah Skinner
Khalilah,
Put on your best smile and say hi.
Well said!
Terry,
You are so correct. Online networking isn't that much different from in-person networking. How much time would spend with a person who arrived at an event, asked the first person they saw for help, then went onto the next person to ask for help, and repeated the process ad nauseum? And this person never stopped to ask you about you, or how you are, or if you need anything.
You can use that approach if you want an online monologue. If you want an online conversation, you need to "listen" at least as much as you "talk", IMO.
Dana
Terry, This is soooooooo right on! And I am one of those guilty of wondering, "why?" And yet, have I been to an event yet or met or done any one on ones with others in the group? NOPE! Good intentions don't get you anywhere! It's time to put a face with the words!
Thanks for this! I really needed to hear it out loud!
Laurie