“Never talk to strangers," sound familiar? Your mother always told you not to talk to strangers and now your boss is sending you out to talk to strangers on a regular basis. If your going to disobey your mom then it better be fun!
Have some fun at the next networking event; increase your bottom line and make connections that count. Whether you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert you can be a Networking Guru. Mavens, Connectors, and Salesman each have special traits that make them valuable to a networking meeting. Get a few tips and make the most of your networking personality.
Simple rules of networking can give you the confidence to walk into any room. Register for the event, show up early, bring business cards and be ready to meet some interesting people.
Tammy has been networking for over 20 years. She was a Chamber President; a Local Pastor; an entrepreneur; a mom; a friend and a connector.
Tammy Burgess is the owner of Women Making Connections, a business that has grown over the last six years and is proud to be connected to over 3000 people throughout Washtenaw County. 2011 has brought about some changes, which have included Face-to-Face Powerful Networking events for Men and Women and a formal membership program.
At the age of 24 she started the Hartland Business Association and later served as the Interim Hartland Chamber of Commerce President. Tammy also served in the United Methodist Church growing a 32-member church to over 80 members in just a year.
As a world traveler Tammy has lived in Poland and built relationships with people in other countries. She connects easily with people and makes favorable introductions that help others build solid friendships.
Business has been part of Tammy’s life since she was 14 when she spent the summer in St. Ignace working at a Fudge shop. She’s moved from one experience to another working in retail and outside sales moving on to marketing and even phone sales. Tammy has owned a couple of businesses and is always willing to support others in new business development.