In the final installment of our conversation with Theresa Royal Brown the founder of Entrepreneur Professional Network and CEO of Premier Events Management, we dive deeper into our conversation around networking. In today’s episode, we discuss where you will find networking opportunities and how you should conduct yourself when you meet them.  

1:40 – Fear of being the only one – how to get past that?

Theresa shares with us her top tips for this fear.  Her first tip that she believes is one of the most important is to take a minute, calm your nerves and walk into the room confident. Even if you don’t feel that confident you must exude that confidence.  

How can you do that? 

Start by saying hello to others in the room, introduce yourself and ask them about themselves.  This will take the focus off of you. Remember, the goal is not to talk about ourselves but to ask & think about how we can help others. 

3:55 – When it is applicable, share interesting facts about yourself. 

This is a great way to find commonalities or even to open up the conversation to more discussion.  As you build discussion, you can build connections but in order to build connections, you have to be able to learn about others and open up those conversations to dive deeper into other’s lives. Think about ways you can connect & stand out among others.

5:11 Seek out fellow loners 

Strike up a conversation with those who are not in big crowds. It’s easy to want to flock to where everybody is but instead try to find that person who is sitting alone.  This person may provide you with so much information and become someone that is very valuable to you. 

7:40 – Listen first 

It’s crucial that you remember to listen first. As tempting as it is to just begin talking and continue, the value comes from listening. Pick up key facts about the other person and remember those things. The value of setting yourself apart from others is what will make sure you are remembered. You must set yourself apart from the competition. 

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