15 Networking Event Tips You MUST Use

You love working from home but you know it's time to get out and meet people IRL! 🌟 Join Abbey Ashley, your virtual assistance and networking pro, as she shares 15 Networking Event Tips You MUST Use in this essential video!
Learn why attending live, in-person networking events is crucial for building meaningful connections. Abbey shows us where to find the best networking events and how to make the most out of every opportunity.
Unlock the secrets to crafting an elevator pitch that truly resonates and embodies your unique value proposition. Explore the concept of value-first networking and why listening is often more powerful than talking.
Abbey covers all the essentials, from designing business cards to understanding why touch points matter in building lasting relationships. Get insider tips on what to wear, how to maintain approachable body language, and kick-start conversations with ease.
For the introverts out there, fear not - Abbey's got you covered with actionable strategies to navigate networking events with confidence.
Make sure to watch till the VERY END for the most important tip that could transform your networking game!
Don't forget to join The Virtual Savvy's free Virtual Assistant Savvies Facebook community for ongoing support and networking opportunities. Subscribe now for Abbey's expert insights and elevate your networking skills to new heights!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Who is Abbey Ashley?
01:29 Why you should attend live, in-person networking events
03:07 Where to find networking events
07:07 Elevator pitch formula that works!
08:23 Value first networking
09:25 Listen more than Talk
10:00 All about business cards
11:42 Touch points matter
12:40 Ideas for what to wear to a networking event
13:56 Approachable body language
14:42 Starting a conversation
16:43 For the introverts!
17:22 The most important tip!
18:29 Check out the VA Savvies Community on Facebook
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[@thevirtualsavvy]

Have you attended IRL networking events before? What tips would you share with others? Which suggestion will you try at your next in-person networking event?

[@shannonpierre5322]

You are heaven sent! Thank you so much for these tips 🙏🏾

[@thevirtualsavvy]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jh51013]

Thank you for sharing this. There's an networking event in 2 days that I am interested in going but I was going to talk myself out of it (introvert lol). These helpful tips can help me have confidence and prepare meeting new people.

[@thevirtualsavvy]

This is amazing! I hope you'll come back and tell us how it went!

[@jh51013]

​@@thevirtualsavvy I have a question. I have a 9-5 day job should I lead with that or lead with my VA business when introducing myself?

[@thevirtualsavvy]

Great question! You can tailor your elevator pitch to the people in the room and depending on the outcome you'd like.

[@jh51013]

@@thevirtualsavvy wanted to follow up that it went better than I thought. Everyone was nice and friendly. I even stayed longer than I thought I would which was pretty shocking to me lol. Connected with a couple of folks on LinkedIn. Thanks again!

[@thevirtualsavvy]

Yesssss! Thank you for the update. There is so much power in the follow up after the event. Keep on crushing it!

[@rubyswanapool3428]

Ears or Eyes?😊
Good tips right here. Taking notes.

[@thevirtualsavvy]

Amazing! Let us know which tips you put into practice!

[@briennehiggins599]

I have never actually gone to a networking event. I was not aware these were a thing honestly.

[@thevirtualsavvy]

🤯 Has this video convinced you it's a great place to meet people?