20 Business Networking Tips, I presented to New Media Cincy Meetup

1. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Bring a door prize include your card. Books are a great give away

2. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Bring an outgoing friend. Let them introduce you.

3. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Become the Hostess with the Mostess I.E. Daniel Johnson Jr.

4. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Put your business card in books related to your industry at book stores. Kind of Cheesy but Ninja Like.

5. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Wear a name tag. Name tags make you more approachable. HelloMyNameIsScott.com

6. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Give your clients referrals. They often get the idea and reciprocate.

7. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Write and e-book or report and offer to new prospects. Slide Share is another option.

8. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Volunteer and be involved. Sponsorship without involvement is generally a waste of money.

9. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Twitter, Stumble, Digg yourself and others.

10. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Start a leads group. Meet bi-weekly. BNI- Business Networking International is a turn key option as well.

11. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Email Signature Its free and very low key approach to share a link or idea.

12. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Attend Real Live Networking is where it is at. Online networking is just a part of a successful networking system.

13. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Enlist the Host Hi Mr. Host. I am shy can you introduce me to people.

14. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Be an Ambassador Most everybody is a little bit shy. Become the official greeter at your favorite networking event. Think Walmart.

15. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Gift Certificate People need to experience your product. Have a way for them to test you out.

16. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Golf Outing Station Take pictures for free and get address and send them pictures with a flyer.

17. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Write a Blog. No cat blogs here. Save that for Twitter share your knowledge and experience.

18. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Be the guy or gal. Push the limit till somebody catches on.

19. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Submit articles to local papers. Write monthly article for local business publication.

20. 20 Ninja Networking Secrets Shamelessly Promote but.... Provide Value First and your contact info last. Brian Monahan ExpertInTheRough.com