Your network is a part of your net worth .
If you really and truly want to experience growth then you must start thinking and doing things beyond the limits of your beliefs .
Social Engagement ,collaborations and content promotion are the driving forces that lead to partnerships investments and sales.
If you are a competitive person this is for you.
If you are not competitive this is for you as Well.
Being competitive as in upgrading your skillsets and being the best version of you is healthy.
Being competitive and defensive can be an hindrance .
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I know of businesses undercharging to get jobs just to be competitive and get work .
If you are concerned about people stealing your ideas get them trade marked a .
You cannot be insecure and expect to grow .
There are opportunities for investments and partnerships however you want the best opportunity for your situation .
Weeding people out is vital .
Yes I am a competitive person However I invest time into activities that enhance me as an individual so that I can them empower others .
Some of you are competitive but not proactive and creative.
If you stay in a shell you won’t make much progress .
Networking with people allows you to learn and opens the door for opportunities .
Not every one is close minded as most people are willing to share their knowledge with you.
I live in a 22 square mile sland called Bermuda with a population of roughly sixty thousand people.
The industry that I am in is saturated but I still get business and I don’t take business personal although I am professional.
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A few guys in my industry look at me as there competition but they aren’t creative .
I don’t take it personal when I lose a customer to a “competitor ” because I have no control over when and how people spend their money .
Some people charge less ,some people charge more so it all boils down to good customer service and your target audience .
As long as you are providing exceptional service and are being creative you will make progress .
Yes business is cut throat but if you look at the richest Man in the world they share their knowledge .
With that being said you need should join a group or a forum to help build a good reputation .
Don’t be like the people that use face book only.
Competitive marketers don’t like using more than 1 platform .
I used to market on Facebook only until I opened my mind .
I knew that if I wanted to fly I had to flap my wings and leave the nest .
In business you can’t afford to be territorial however you can build economic moat to create barriers of entry .
I like networking more than I did before ,now I understand the value of doing it more than before .
Business is about relationships .
I am not saying to trust random people but you should trust yourself enough to make the right decisions.
Being shallow minded limits your growth .
Damon John the owner of Fubu networks with people.
If a wealthy person like him networks you should too .
Rich people leverage time ,people and money .Poor people don’t .
Get rid of the employees mindset .
Going into business with an employees mindset will limit your growth .
Don’t settle with the accomplishment of just owning a business .
Strive to grow and incorporate other people .
I am not telling you to share your profits but more so to communicate and learn so that you have more options. Go to events like trade shows to get your name out there .
You can go to an event and meet with investors, suppliers etc .
In the process of doing these things you benefit from free advertisements .
Do you get the picture now ?
You shouldn’t be afraid to network .
Conclusion
Before I started spreading my wings I was boxed in .I had to re think my marketing strategy to help me focus more on growth and productivity . It wasn’t until I realized the benefits of leveraging people time and money that I appreciated networking .