Comments on: Don’t Be A Networking Nincompoop

By: Connie Umbenhower

Connie Umbenhower — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:23:04 +0000

Oh my goodness Vickie. After commenting on your other post about a networking nincompoop experience I read this one that you posted – we must have met the same person!

By: Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:46:04 +0000

Alison and Dawn,
I have not seen this person again at a networking event. I am hoping to run into the NN again and see if he’s changed his ways.
Maybe I can write a follow up blog post.

By: Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:44:00 +0000

It is so easy to make it about ourselves, especially if we are in need of customers. What I have learned is that I attract more customers when I make it about them and how I can help them. I think this is not necessarily intuitive and it shows!

By: Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:41:41 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Taru. I have definitely made my share of errors as I learned how to network properly.
The key is to learn from the best and from your mistakes! Some people, however, never learn.

By: Taru Fisher

Taru Fisher — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:58:42 +0000

As a long time networker who made a few gaffes in my first year, I must say I never came up to the absurd level of nincompoopedness that this guy did. Thank goodness! When I first started I thought it was all about getting business and didn’t understand the process. Thankfully, BNI saved my bacon by teaching me how to be another persons sales force. I am bragging; I’m currently at the top for referrals leading to closed business in my BNI group. It took a bit of time and hard work, but I actually get a high out of giving others referrals that are great, where the referral is primed and ready for the contact. I love it!
And, the strength training side of my business was the recipient of over 40K in business in 2009 from BNI.

By: Ana Maria Sanchez

Ana Maria Sanchez — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:12:27 +0000

Thanks for the chuckles and oooh so right on networking tips. Lord knows i have experienced these same ridiculous scenarios and admittedly, in the very beginning of my networking era, i was likely a culprit of such antics. Definitely the old school way but things have changed much and i am sure paying lots more attention to not making it about me.

By: Alison Covarrubias

Alison Covarrubias — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:22:07 +0000

Great article Vicki! It’s so awkward to be trapped by someone who has no clue that they are annoying their audience. If you ever come across him again, please send us an update! I want to know if he ever clued in.

By: Dawn Thomas

Dawn Thomas — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:21:19 +0000

Great post, Vicki!
I think we have all run into these NN’s at many events. This behavior from anyone drives me crazy! I appreciate you sharing your tips in an easy-to-read manner. You so get the point across and hopefully this particular NN will read your post and learn from you!

By: Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:38:41 +0000

Great to get to know you better, Sonya! I’m glad we got to sit next to eachother at the Biznik event.
Hopefully, I’ll connect with you again at another event soon.

By: Sonya Paz

Sonya Paz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:27:30 +0000

That was “know” not “now: in my previous posting……