Inspired by the people I meet everyday, I know first hand that fostering relationships is a key component to success. People have your best interest at heart when you allow them too. Never make it about you and always make it about them. Here is an article from Entrepreneur.com that I thought nailed how to nurture the relationships with new people you meet.
As the old saying goes, "It's now what you know but who you know." For entrepreneurs, this couldn't be truer. Building relationships can play a pivotal role in the success of your startup, as it can lead to important introductions to investors, potential clients, future hires and advisors.
But it isn't easy. Relationships need trust and rapport, which requires consistent contact over time. For those looking to nurture and build valued connections, here are some tips:
Be helpful. In a professional setting, people like to have relationships with those that can help their career or business. Be that person. It will help both your network and you get stronger.
Offer relevant and mutually beneficial introductions. Provide advice, expertise or feedback. Share information such as events, articles or research that may be helpful. Promote your contact's work by sharing it with others. Per the law of reciprocity, when you are helpful to others, people will feel more inclined to be helpful to you.
Keep people posted. Send updates about what you’re learning and accomplishing and ask your contacts to do the same. By doing so, you can determine who in your network is inspiring and excellent in respective fields, which can lead to connections down the road.
Stay top of mind. You don’t want to go extended periods of time without being on someone’s radar. Ask people to join you for coffee or invite them to an event you’re attending or organizing.
Read more: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230135#ixzz2lrpd7Mr0
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