Daily Tip for Growing your Language Business: Have a networking wingman
Nobody likes talking to a person who is wrapped up in talking about themselves and their services. While you are not usually this type of person in social settings, you can easily fall into this...
View ArticleWhen networking, don’t waste your time by meeting the wrong people
Sure, the more people in your network, the better. However, the likelihood that your networking efforts will lead to more referrals and new clients is significantly greater when you are connecting with...
View ArticleNetworking: If it’s not working for you, you’re doing it wrong
If you think networking means walking around a room, meeting people, and exchanging business cards—and maybe even making arrangements so that you can talk business—you’re mostly wrong. While this...
View ArticleWhen you describe what you do, focus on what makes you different
“Hi, my name is so and so and I am a translator in these languages. I work with this type of company to accomplish these tasks. What separates me from other translators is this.” After quickly telling...
View ArticleMirroring
Everyone you talk to will be different. Some feel comfortable in high-energy environments and surrounded by people of similar personalities. On the other hand, you will also, at some point, interact...
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