Networking and referrals have always played a role in building professional services practices. In today’s environment, it is much harder to build your client roster solely on referrals and networking alone, but it still plays a crucial role in your overall business development strategy. It is never too early to start building your circle of influence, and it is never too late to fine-tune your circle of influence. The key to success is becoming intentional with building your circle of influence so that it becomes a powerful referral source for you.
Course Key Concepts: Networking, Network, Referral, Business Development.
Learning Objectives
- Discover and define circle of influence and why it is important.
- Identify who ideally should be in your circle of influence.
- Discover and determine where to find targeted individuals for your circle of influence.
- Explore and establish processes to build relationships and trust within your circle of influence.
- Recognize and create best practices on how to effectively utilize your circle of influence for growth.
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.