One of the reasons I’m continuing to introduce you to new people and businesses in the area is to expose you all to social media. This weeks Networking post will be on a person that is doing great things in the social media field. Enter Kathy Sipple, social media consulting specialist.
When it comes to the internet, social media is absolutely the direction we’re all headed.  If you are a business, an individual, a band, or a presidential candidate, you can and should be utilizing the whole social media …

I’ve been in many situations and environments with groups of people.  Some of those groups I was a leader, and some I wasn’t.  I’ve been on teams, involved in organizations, and in the military.  I’ve worked with not-for-profits.  The interesting thing throughout all of the experiences was how the people interacted with one another. At our most basic level, we need companionship and camaraderie.  Normally we’ll prefer to work with others to accomplish a common goal.  When we’re all on the same page, things go great.  When there’s a person …

In this post I’m continuing with my introduction of people and businesses that I’ve come to meet over the recent months since our return to Indiana.  The person I’m writing about this week is a guy whose work I really appreciate.  If you’ve ever been through the home buying experience, expecially as a first-timer, then you’ll also appreciate Dave Woodson and all he does.
When it comes to Indiana FHA mortgages, Dave Woodson is the person to contact.  He deals with mortgages on a daily, even hourly (sometimes by-the-minute) basis.  If you …

If you read more than two posts on this site, you’ll quickly notice that I write about a wide variety of topics.  I have many passions and interests and enjoy writing about them.  One of those passions is meeting people and other small businesses owners.  Networking.  Building relationships with everybody I meet.  Plain and simple.  Many people focus too much on networking with those directly correlated with their particular industry.  There’s so much more to it than that; you never know who you might be able to build a beneficial …

You run across an old friend.  Or perhaps make a new one.  They ask you about what work you’re doing now.  And you say, “XYZ.”
Your old/new friend goes on to describe their dilemma and the fact that they actually happen to have a great need for your “XYZ” service.  So the two of you decide to schedule a time to get together for coffee to talk about how you can collaborate.  You go home happy that you’re just a cup of joe away from sealing another deal and making a …