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Hey guys, welcome to Ideas Made Easy. Where we bring you creative business tips that you
can use to revolutionize your industry. One of the best ways to learn about your company's
industry and meet potential business partners is by attending networking conferences. Here's
a quick look at the Do's and Don'ts that our team thinks are the most important to know
when attending a conference. Do make an entrance that looks sharp. That includes being well
groomed, smiling and standing tall. Don't head to a conference without preparing. Research
who the speakers are and what companies will be attending. Man this panel looks like it's
gonna suck. I don't know about that, I think it might be kind of good. Hello everybody
my name is Lindsay Palmer, and I'll be speaking with you guys today about Homeland Security.
I have 25 years of experience. Do be original in what you say to people. Everyone asks the
same boring questions to use this opportunity to find out something interesting about the
person. Hi, so what do you do for work? Well I work for a small company and we manufacture
parts for computers and- This is a beautiful place. I've never been this far from my office
before. Have you ever traveled to interesting or extravagant places? Well it's funny that
you ask because... Don't spend too much time talking to just one person. Not only are you
not letting them meet other people, but you're missing out on that opportunity yourself.
So it's really nice to meet other people in the field, I've been working in the same position
for over 5 years now. You should check out our website, it's great. So anyway, we now
have an office in Seattle. It's not big yet. Do bring snack and drinks until it's time
to eat meals. Long panels, walking the show floor and perspective meetings can leave you
tired and hungry. Don't spend all your time at the refreshment table. Free food is always
great but remember that perception is reality. Hey nice to meet you. Oh, sorry I'm eating.
Yeah I'm staring too. Do wear something distinguished so that you stand out. It can be a signature
tie, jacket, shoes, anything that would be a great conversation opener. But don't go
over the top. Hey that's a really nice jacket, it's so bright. Oh thank you. You welcome,
yeah. Excuse me, do you guys know where the main stage is? Uh, that way? Cool. Don't start
conversations asking people what they do for work and then immediately start pitching to
them. Hi, I'm Rajul. What do you do for a living? I'm a marketing manager. Oh that's
great, well I work in business development and we're launching a new product and I would
love to show you a demo. Let me just go grab my business card from my bag and then we can
set something up for the week. Do focus on connecting with the right people and collecting
their cards. Write small personalized notes on the back to help you remember that person.
Oh thank you. Oh thank you. Don't hand your business cards out to everyone that you see.
Business cards, anybody? Here, take a business card. They're free! You should take a business
card. It's a good way to waste your money and your time. One day only, one day only.
C'mon take one. It's free, take a business card. Here, here. This is for you. This is
for you. Anybody else? Free business cards, free business cards. Did we forget something?
What are your personal do's and don'ts? Leave your answers in the comments section below.
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