by Deena Baikowitz | Aug 21, 2017 | business development, career, entrepreneurship, how to work a room, humor, Inspiration, marketing, Motivation, networking, networking event, sales
Dear Fireballs, Inspired by the energetic, open-minded, and inquisitive students in a recent workshop, I am thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new feature: “Dear Fireball…”. In this advice column, I will answer your hottest questions about...
by Deena Baikowitz | Dec 19, 2016 | business development, etiquette, humor, Inspiration, marketing, networking
Gift-giving is often stressful, expensive, and awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. The perfect present can cost little or no money, and still leave a lasting impact. Here are six memorable – and meaningful – gifts to celebrate clients, employees,...
by Deena Baikowitz | Mar 3, 2016 | #FireballPitch, business development, communications, confidence, Elevator Pitch, entrepreneurship, marketing, networking, professional introductions, sales
The Worst Networking Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Even the smartest people can make critical mistakes. We don’t always realize what we’re doing wrong. Here are some of the worst networking mistakes – that too many people make – along with smart...
by Deena Baikowitz | Dec 29, 2015 | business development, career, entrepreneurship, how to work a room, marketing, Motivation, networking, sales, Uncategorized
The #1 way to build business – throughout the year – is both simple and powerful: Connect with Your Network. Get together in person. Meet over coffee, tea or spiced cider. Yummy. Have a good old fashioned phone call. Use the power of the human...
by Deena Baikowitz | Apr 2, 2015 | business development, career, communications, conferences, confidence, entrepreneurship, how to work a room, marketing, networking, networking event
These proven networking strategies will help you build your confidence, build relationships and get better results at every conference, trade show and networking event you attend. Stretch Yourself. At one of the first hotel conferences I attend in 2007, I reached...
by Deena Baikowitz | Mar 16, 2015 | #FireballPitch, business development, communications, confidence, entrepreneurship, etiquette, how to work a room, marketing, networking, networking event, professional introductions, sales
1. Make a Powerful First Impression: If you want to appear confident and earn respect from the people you meet, then you cannot deliver a weak introduction. A powerful person makes a powerful impression. Weak: “My name is Lisa. I work at a financial firm.”...
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