LA2M is pleased to have Terry Bean, one of our area’s great networkers, lead LA2M’s discussion today. Networking — we’re all doing it these days and hopefully making some lasting connections. Terry’s going to kick-off our lunchtime session with 6 things Networkers must know.

– You at an event
– You after an event
– You networking online
– What networking should be for you
– Knowing your targets
– The universal laws in networking

Terry’s passion is helping others succeed. As a consummate networker, he makes sure he understands not only the needs of his associates, but how to bring together the resources to satisfy those needs.

Terry is the driving force behind Networked Inc., a company that he co-founded to bring buyers and sellers of products and services together efficiently. His firm has provided training on the concepts and benefits of networking to numerous sales teams and professionals. He is currently the 12th most connected Linkedin member in Detroit, the Social Networking Editor at www.thenationalnetworker.com and works with numerous community leaders to make Detroit a better place. Maintaining relationships have helped him achieve the success he presently enjoys.

Terry holds a B.S. in Psychology and a M.A. in Business Communications from EMU. He enjoys softball, weight training, The Simpson’s and his 6 year old daughter, Drea.

Look for Teddy on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybean

Follow terry on twitter: http://twitter.com/terrybean

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