Building long-term relationships in business is about creating professional connections.  These connections should be viewed as long-term relationships rather than fleeting interactions.  It’s not just about meeting other industry professionals or leaders but it’s important to nurture your connections.

💫 Keep in Touch

Reach out to your connections, leverage social media and Linked In by supporting their content with quality comments, likes and shares. If they are hosting events show up to support them online and in person, this will boost your rapport and extend your network.

💫 Offer Assistance

Who is their ideal avatar, who in your network could you introduce them to and add value through your referrals?

💫 Maximise Professional Networking Platforms

There are so many opportunities to maximize your network and build lasting relationships. There are global online networks now, a positive outcome from the pandemic is that communications through online networking platforms have expanded and elevated.

💫 Be Authentic

Show up, be mentally and physically present at networking events as your authentic self.  What does your business do?  Who do your serve?  Why do you do what you do?  Being authentic builds real relationships with real people.  This provides lifelong clients and rapport in your community, you reputation always precedes you and leaves a legacy.

💫 Follow Up on Meetings

Remember that your word costs nothing, but it means everything.  It is invaluable to follow through on what you say you’ll do, this builds your reputation along with establishing long term relationships.

Three strategies for building professional connections are: attend industry events and join relevant groups to meet like-minded professionals, leverage social media and online platforms to cultivate an online presence and join discussions, and offer value to others by sharing expertise and providing support to foster mutual trust and reciprocity. 

💫 Attend Industry Events & Join Groups

✨ Go to events

Participate in conferences, seminars, and webinars to meet new people and expand your network within your field.  Attending workshops and classes are also great ways to meet like-minded individuals and expand your network. Continuously improving your skills is another way to meet new professionals. Workshops and classes often attract individuals who are eager to enhance their knowledge.

✨ Join organizations

Become a member of industry associations and online communities to connect with professionals who share similar interests and goals.

✨ Participate actively

Engage in discussions, ask thoughtful questions, and offer your insights to showcase your expertise and make meaningful contributions. 

💫 Leverage Social Media & Online Platforms

✨ Cultivate an online presence:

Use platforms like Linked In to build your professional brand, connect with others, and share valuable content.

✨Join relevant groups:

Participate in LinkedIn groups and online communities to share your knowledge and position yourself as a thought leader.

✨Engage authentically:

Engage in conversations, show genuine interest in others' work, and maintain a respectful online etiquette. 

💫 Offer Value & Practice Reciprocity

✨Give before you get:

Focus on providing value to others in your network by sharing your expertise, making helpful introductions, or offering support.

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✨Listen actively:

Practice active listening to show genuine interest in others, understand their professional challenges, and foster rapport. I’m my recent book ‘The Glowgetter’s 21 Day Challenge’ there is a whole chapter about communication and the importance of active listening.

✨Be consistent and follow up:

Follow up with personalized messages after meetings, stay in consistent communication, and nurture relationships over time to build lasting connections.  

Thank you for reading, if this was useful and if it could help someone in your network, please share. Thank you!  

Wishing you continued success & prosperity ~ Diana x