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| | The *Networker's First Stop Training Network is not currently active and cannot accept new posts | | #3 Network With Me! | Views: 1453 | | Oct 14, 2005 3:35 pm | | #3 Network With Me! | # |
Althea Garner | | Thanks to Patricia for asking this question, although I would normally have left it till later to address.
As a Platinum member, it is difficult for me to remember what Regular and Gold members have in the way of features, without consulting the Ryze FAQ's, however, that is unimportant.
What is important is: What IS the Network With Me function, and how do we use it?
I DON'T!
Of all the features that Ryze offers, this is the one that comes under the most attack, from what I can see. You will even see Profile Pages (Guest Book pages) where members have actually stated "I don't use the NWM feature, so please sign my GB if you'd like to hear from me!"
I do not use the NWM feature because it leads to nothing (although having said that, it IS a great idea - just hasn't been developed to where it would be of any use".
Basically, the NWM feature is a way for members to reach out to other members in order to build a relationship, but it isn't working the way that is was designed to work and here's why:
You are an existing member.... you receive a NWM request from Joe Blow. You go to their page and find that they have absolutely nothing in common with you - you're a hairstylist and they are in rocket science! What do you do? Naturally, you will ignore that request. And that's where it ends!
I am of the belief that this feature was designed to cut down on the number of PM's (Spam) to existing members by new members but there is an far easier way!
JOIN THE NETWORKS AND START READING AND POSTING!
Where with NWM, you had nothing in common with the rocket scientist, you might find yourself reading a network post that suggests that they run for charity, for the same charity that you do! Bingo - that's your point of connection. NOW, you have the right to PM that member and talk about running for charity!
Networking on Ryze is no different to networking at a luncheon. You still have to build the relationship before you can get close to the prospect. If you are in doubt, relate the Ryze feature to something in the 'real networking world' (the PM approach would be considered 'junk mail'.... the NWM feature would be like collecting a ton of biz cards and sending introductory letters to them, without having first met them) and ask yourself, "What would I do if this wasn't online?" (ie. if it were a face-to-face connection).
I will be dealing with networks next week, and how to respond, so stay tuned!
I hope that this has helped.
(Remember, I am NEVER too busy for your referrals!)
Althea Garner
Realtor
First Team Real Estate
Huntington Beach South
http://firstteam.com/altheagarner/
We don't sell houses - we fulfill dreams!
Private Reply to Althea Garner | | Oct 14, 2005 6:29 pm | | re: #3 Network With Me! | # | 
Lawrence McDowell | | Althea,
I was pondering this same subject only last night and trying to figure out the value of the feature.
My deduction is as follows:
It can be a useful feature if properly used.
The way I see it, when someone asks to network with you, if you both follow these simple steps it would be effective.
1: Before requesting a network partner visit their Ryze page and find common interests.
2: Make the request for a networking relationship.
3: Once the request is accepted open up your contact information to your new network partner.( both parties should do this)
4: Add your new partner to your contact manager.
You are now networked!
BTW – you can further strengthen the relationship by signing each other’s guest book and adding each other as a friend.
In your contact manager you will find such information as:
Name, Title, Company, Phone #, E-mail, and Ryze Home Page.
Use this new information to your discretion.
Best Regards,
Lawrence McDowell
http://www.sunshinelectronics.com
http://eot-network.ryze.com
[As you lay your bed so shall you lie.]
Private Reply to Lawrence McDowell | | Oct 14, 2005 6:40 pm | | People are busy (re: #3 Network With Me!) | # | 
Scott Allen | | An important thing to keep in mind is that people are busy. That doesn't mean they're anti-social or stuck-up if they're not just completely open with their networking.
When you first start networking online, there's a tendency to get "immersed" very quickly. It's exciting to find all these new and interesting people who are so easy to meet and talk to.
Most people tend to get heavily involved when they have "a little too much time on their hands", i.e., they're looking for work or business is slow.
This is an important point...
If the networking works, that condition doesn't last very long -- you get a job, you get new clients, you find some joint venture partners and undertake a new project, etc. You get busy again, and you don't have as much time for networking online as when you first started. I've seen this pattern hundreds and hundreds of times -- it's normal. (As an aside, consider this... if you don't get busy, maybe you need to rethink your networking approach!)
So when you contact someone, whether it's through "Network with Me", a guestbook entry, or a private message, if you expect a response, then a) be very specific about what you want to talk to them about, and b) let them know what's in it for them.
It's neither selfish nor anti-social for me to acknowledge that I can't adequately respond to a dozen new people a day and still get my work done that pays my bills. So sometimes new contacts to me don't get a reply at all, or it takes a while. I'm not being rude -- I'm being respectful of the other people who want my time too.
For some more thoughts on this, see: I’m not rude, I’m not mad, I’m not disorganized — I’m just very, very busy
It may make you feel better if you're in that position, and may help give you some understanding if you're trying to reach someone who's in that position.
Private Reply to Scott Allen | | Jun 30, 2007 7:54 pm | | re: #3 Network With Me! | # | 
Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem | | Thank you for this very clear and helpful information. I was avoiding the NWM button because I didn't understand it. Now I do I won't use it.
Marilyn
Marilyn
Burlington ON, Canada
www.mbcinc.ca Private Reply to Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem | | Aug 08, 2007 2:00 pm | | re: re: #3 Network With Me! | # |
*Katie Farmer | | Theres not that much of a difference with the networking with me feature and adding someone as a friend then. one question Why does the Network with me feature only offered for paid members if its not a good investment?
Private Reply to *Katie Farmer | | Aug 08, 2007 2:48 pm | | re: re: re: #3 Network With Me! | # | 
Dana Neal | | With the adding friends you have so much more info and connection with people..the NWM button doesn't help AT ALL. I have told new people I work better as friends than networking...
Blessings to you and yours!
Dana Neal
http://www.essenceofawomanevents.com
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