Just Networking to "Speed Networking"

I have just completed coordinating my second "Speed Networking" event over the past 60 days.  It was filled with eager business leaders ready to connect, high energy, and most of all lots of fun.  For those of you who have not experienced this format of networking let me paint a clear picture.

Step #1:  You show up ready and armed with your business "60-Second Commercial" and approximately 50 business cards.
Step #2:  Make sure you eat a healthy meal prior to your arrival to keep your energy levels up.
Step #3:  Arrive on-time and ready to mix/mingle among the crowd.  This is the time to fine tune your plan of action.

Now, once the casual networking ends after about 30 minutes the formal "Speed Networking" begins.  You will be selected as group "A" or group "B".  The "A's" will stay seated for this round and the "B's" will rotate.  There is approximately 2-3 minutes per round.  Both "A" and "B" will need to get their business commercial in during this time.

After the "B's" meet all 50 people on the "A" Team.  What I have found to be most effective is to group the A's in one large circle and group the B's in another large circle.  You will take turns and share your business commercial with your own group.  This is how you will meet all 50 people within the allotted time.    

By the time 2-hours go by it will feel more like 1-hour.     

So I encourage you to "think outside" the box and try "Speed Networking".  You will walk away with 50 new leads/customers.  It will be the best appointment you can make in 1 day.

Thriving Together