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| Oct 03, 2005 4:04 am |
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re: re: What is the REAL Problem with Business Mixers? |
| Wendy McClelland
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Lamar - I can tell you why I don't attend business mixers anymore. I don't find people who understand how to create a win-win situation for both of us.
People think that handing out tons of business cards will generate $$ - when in reality it just turns people off.
I have been to SO many different kinds of business mixers (Chambers of Commerce, BNI, etc.), but rarely attend anymore. It's a waste of time and money - and I'm not alone. Most people I know who are successful find the same thing.
Now, that being said - I will attend IF there is a GREAT speaker who will teach me something new, or a round table event that lets me learn and meet new people on a deeper level.
I also network A LOT online - and have been able to form partnerships that way with people from Scotland, Thailand, Australia, and the U.S. (I'm in Canada). I find online networking easier - I can do it from home, it costs me nothing - I can get more in depth information about a potential business partner, and I can form so MANY more partnerships in a shorter period of time.
I'd encourage you to do as has been suggested - ask the business owners what they want? Offer them options - a speaker (offer different topics to choose from), a workshop or training session, a more in depth mixer where you REALLY get a chance to connect with the people at your table. After all, business is about building relationships...give people a chance to do that.
Hope these ideas are helpful - good luck with your event.
Wendy McClelland
http://www.thinkwithoutboundaries.com
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