by Andy Torr | Dec 12, 2017 | Blog, Networking Skills, Relationship Building
We’ve been busy hosting networking events over the last few weeks, and we’ve had a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet a lot of new friends as well. It’s always fun to stand back and watch a roomful of people get to know each other, because great things can...
by Andy Torr | Sep 16, 2017 | Blog, Networking Skills, Relationship Building, Relationship Marketing Strategy
Are you good at following up? Or is it the weak point in your sales funnel? We asked business owners this question in our Authentic Networkers Meetup group. Imagine a diverse group of business owners – each as different as you can imagine – coming together to share...
by Andy Torr | Sep 6, 2017 | Blog, Network Marketing Tips, Relationship Marketing Strategy
You’ve just started a new home business, and your brain is so full you can barely sleep. All you want to do is tell people about your awesome company and how their products have literally changed your life. They’re so freaking amazing that you can’t wait to share...
by Andy Torr | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Networking Skills, Relationship Building, Relationship Marketing Strategy
Working from home rewards you with the flexibility and freedom to work the way that fits your life. Right? On the other hand, you can also spend hours staring into a screen, stuck in your own head, wishing for more connection with real people. Your motivation can roll...
by Mia Torr | Dec 17, 2016 | Blog, Networking Skills, Relationship Building
Once upon a time, I helped my workplace host a large conference. Before we began, my boss introduced me to the key conference speakers. I was completely star-struck. I later realized I had no idea what any of them said to me that night. Not a clue. As they had each...
by Mia Torr | Dec 17, 2016 | Blog, Networking Skills, Relationship Building
One not-so-secret secret to authenticity is building sincere relationships with people. This journey starts with a single step: learning someone’s name. Not long ago, I committed a classic party foul. I called my friend’s boyfriend by her...
by Mia Torr | Nov 1, 2016 | Blog, Entrepreneur Mindset
You’re in the middle of a project, and the situation is dreadful. You had a vision for this work, and things started well. But as you got nearer to your goal, nearer to your big breakthrough, the whole thing began to unravel. And here you are. Suddenly,...
by Mia Torr | Nov 1, 2016 | Blog, Entrepreneur Mindset
Have you ever been dreaming, fast asleep, and the plot line of your dream is so intense that it wakes you up? Is that really a thing? I mean, you always see movie characters bolt upright, eyes wide, clutching blankets to their chests and exhaling with relief. But does...
by Mia Torr | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog, Entrepreneur Mindset, Relationship Building
https://authenticnetworker.com/wp-content/uploads/mountaintop-634940067.mp4 One of the perks of working at home is that you get to choose your soundtrack. Well, kind of. My kids mostly choose mine. Most of my writing is done in my pyjamas, with up to three little kids...
by Mia Torr | Apr 9, 2014 | Blog, Entrepreneur Mindset
My self-esteem has taken a hammering lately. I work from home with small children, a situation that is a minefield of endless stops and starts. Just as soon as I get going, a tornado of demands sweeps me up into the air, and holds me at its mercy until I give in. For...
