Networking & Referral Groups
Networking & Referral Groups
Networking & Referral Groups
Many of these groups have a national presence, with local chapters independently run by elected positions.
Weekly meetings are structured with an agenda, presentations, and elevator pitches.
Chapters limit each "seat" or business category to one person, and joining a referral group is a way to pass leads and explore strategic partnerships.
Examples:
BNI, LeTip, Masternetworks
Mastermind Groups
Networking & Referral Groups
Networking & Referral Groups
A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members.
Examples:
Entrepreneur’s Organization $31,200/year
Vistage $2,250 initiation & $16,560/year
Greatness Mastermind $42,000/year
Service Based Groups
Networking & Referral Groups
Social Media for Business
These are focused on the advancement of community, and less about business itself. Service-based groups promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Examples: Rotary International & Lions Clubs
Social Media for Business
Industry Specific Organizations
Social Media for Business
Social media is a useful tool when creating connections for business. It's a two-way communication channel for building rapport. No matter how advanced technology has become, people still consider the recommendations of others.
Examples:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.
Mentorship Groups
Industry Specific Organizations
Industry Specific Organizations
Typically, mentors work with 4-6 mentees at a time. The group meets once or twice a month to discuss various topics to learn and develop the appropriate skills and knowledge as it pretains to them,
or their business.
Industry Specific Organizations
Industry Specific Organizations
Industry Specific Organizations
Members meet regularly to share information, discuss issues, develop standards and best practice within their industry.
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