Connecting is a two way relationship! Learning about the other person is very important. Don't try to push your agenda at the first meeting. Consider what you've to offer the other person.
To Effectively network at a event you should focus on meeting NO more than 3 people at the event. Don't try pass out all your business cards to every person in the room. Who do you want to meet? What is the purpose of building this relationship six months or year from now? Are you super Nervous? Calm your nerves!
Think of some Ice Breakers Question to get the conversation started:
1.) When Did you start your Business?
2.) What do you like aboout being an Entrepreneur?
3.) What would you be doing if you didn't own a business?
4.) What website, books and blogs are a must reads for you?
5.)What's your plan for growth?
Let the other person know that you're intrested in their story. If you get nevous about meeting people arrive early. It will help you feel comfortable with meeting people in empty room vs crowded room.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
1.) Remeber to have your business cards/Marketing available
2.) Follow up- Email, phone call , written commuicatin, lunch or fllow up meeting. Not having business cards & not following up are two of the biggest mistakes people make during connecting.
3.) Rehearse Your Elevatr Pitch.
Utimately you're looking or will be asking for something . Dont for get what you've to offer the other person!