14: Business Strategies for the Small Business Owner

5 Tips for Building a Successful Business Through Networking and Community Building

Are you an entrepreneur looking to improve your networking and community building skills? Look no further than the latest episode of the Encore Entrepreneur podcast. Host Lori Lyons interviews Marie Forleo, founder of Get Clients Everywhere and Women’s Professional Development Network, on the importance of community building and how it can lead to business success. Here are five tips from the episode to help you build a successful business through networking and community building:

Focus on building relationships and friendships in the context of business. Marie emphasizes the power of community and believes that every person is connected to about a hundred people, which we can influence and make a difference with.

Build a team to manage different aspects of your business. Delegate tasks to experts, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best and grow their businesses.

Be a generous contributor and give value to others. This can lead to long-term relationships and potential clients.

Showcase your own genius and don’t be afraid to promote yourself. It’s important to believe in your own abilities and let others know about them.

Attend networking events and join communities where you can connect with like-minded business owners. Lori offers a private Facebook group, Make Your Marketing Simple, where entrepreneurs can build a community and share resources.

Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and tips for entrepreneurs looking to improve their networking and community building skills. So, put yourself out there, build relationships, and let your business thrive!

Website:
https://www.getclientseverywhere.com/

Connect With Marie:
http://facebook.com/getclientseverywhere
https://www.instagram.com/mariefratoni/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-fratoni-68bb9/
http://twitter.com/mfratoni

Resources:

Are you frustrated that your business isn’t growing? Messy to Magnetic: Unlocking the Secret to Effective Marketing is a free course that goes over the top 10 mistakes small business owners make with attracting their ideal client and converting those clients to leads. Click here for your free gift!

Join Lori’s private Facebook group – Make Your Marketing Simple. Lori interviews her guests in the group (giving you advance listening!) and has a community of small business owners just like yourself to connect and grow their businesses. Join now!

Schedule a Website Biz Accelerator. Answer just a few questions and Lori will audit your website for the ONE biggest change you can make to your site to get more clients. Schedule here.

Connect with Lori