Have you ever met someone at an event who wanted to talk your ear off, and you were so bored, disengaged, and/or ready to “Run Forrest Run”? Yes, from time to time, chances are you’ll meet someone with whom you don’t seem to have anything in common. It could also be the case where you’ve […]
Business Networking
How you date may be stopping you from landing your dream job
Ahhh yes, you’ve just set up a date with a gorgeous girl, and you can’t wait until Saturday night. Then you go out with this beauty, and as you leave the restaurant, you see another girl even more attractive than the one you’re with. She glances at you and smiles, and you immediately think you’ve […]
Grateful to do business for high profile events – A benefit of being certified
“While planning the April outreach event for the Super Bowl LI Business Connect program, everyone was in agreement that in addition to talking about contracting opportunities, it was critically important to stress the value of intentional networking to our audience of independent business owners. Networking is the lifeblood of any local, diverse business community. Laura […]
How a children’s birthday party landed my friend her dream job!
Recently I had lunch with a friend to celebrate her new job. When I asked her how she found this particular opportunity, she said, “Oh my gosh, Laura, you will absolutely love this story because it’s all about how you just never know who is watching you”. Of course, I was excited and intrigued to […]