Monthly Archives: August 2019

Thank God You Are Not Me

Kevin Willett says what works for one, may not work for all.

I really love doing videos for my business. I have been able to grow my business through posting business networking tips via videos on YouTube and Facebook Live. I am always encouraging people I meet to do videos, but I have realized this may not be great advice.

I was having coffee with a friend and I was pushing her to do videos to promote herself. She smiled and said the thought of doing videos made her physically sick. Its ok if you feel that way and think that videos are absolutely not for you. There are lots of ways to grow your business. You simply must find the ones that work for you.

Let me give you an example, I was listening to a podcast and the person was talking about how she grew her business by walking around the grocery store, with her babies in the carriage, striking up conversations with people. That approached worked for her. I am thinking if I tried that I might end up meeting store security. What works for some does not work for all.

The key is to be authentic and do what works for you. I see a lot of people listening to podcasts and trying to copy the style of the host of the show. Please don’t try to copy other people. Find your own voice and style. You might me amazed by the results you see.

Watch my YouTube Channel  for more on this and other Business Networking Tips

Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events

I Forgot

Kevin Willett says forgetfulness is not an excuse for not following through

Lately my concentration has been off. I find that I am forgetting to do things and that really bothers me. I received an email from a person asking about my networking events. We spoke by phone and agreed that the events were not a match for them. Two days later I emailed them asking if they were still interested. Luckily, they just laughed and reminded me that we had already spoken, but I still looked bad for forgetting. I know this happens to the best of us from time to time, especially when we are overextended, and that it will get better. However, I do know of people who use their forgetfulness as an excuse.

When you forget to do things please do not tell me that it is because you are busy. Do you know anyone who is not busy? If something is important to you then you will find the time to do it. I recognize that we all make mistakes, but when you consistently forget to do things you are hurting your brand and reputation. People will realize that you are unreliable and may decide not to do business with you. Please follow through on your promises you will be amazed by the impact it has on your business.

Watch my YouTube Channel  for more on this and other Business Networking Tips

Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events

Networking Dilemma – What Should I Do

Kevin Willet says to always try to do what’s right, if possible

Last week I was scrolling social media and I saw a resume for a person that I happen to know very casually. When I looked at it, I said to myself ‘you should share their resume’. However, I must admit there was a part of me that was hesitant because I have reached out to this person many times about my networking group and very rarely have they ever responded to me. There was a part of me that said ‘you do not owe them any favors’.

I did end up sharing the resume, because I felt it was the right thing to do, but I find it is hard to always do the right thing. Sometimes I just have to say no. For example, it always amazes me when people who are active in other networking groups reach out to me to promote their business and then get mad when I say I cannot help them because they are not a client and that would not be fair to my paying clients. When you are asking for a favor please be fair and respectful to the person you are asking and be gracious if they say no.

There are two points to this tip. First, do your best to be kind to people and do your best to help people when you can. Second, be fair to people.

Watch my YouTube Channel  for more on this and other Business Networking Tips

Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events