Comments on: Episode 68: How to network like your life depends on it http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/ Wired.com's Marketing Guy Jim Hopkinson takes a fresh and funny look at marketing trends in the Wired world. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:27:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17707 admin Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:49:50 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17707 You're welcome, John. Networking should definitely be taught more in college. As for contacting someone after 2 years, I think it might be a little strange at first (wow, I haven't heard from them in ages!), but once that initial surprise wears off, I think most people are excited to re-connect. I think it all depends on the message... if you're reconnecting and just want to ask their help to find a job or ask for something, they'll be defensive. But if your first outreach is neutral and offering something, they'll be more receptive. Thanks for listening. - Jim You’re welcome, John. Networking should definitely be taught more in college. As for contacting someone after 2 years, I think it might be a little strange at first (wow, I haven’t heard from them in ages!), but once that initial surprise wears off, I think most people are excited to re-connect. I think it all depends on the message… if you’re reconnecting and just want to ask their help to find a job or ask for something, they’ll be defensive. But if your first outreach is neutral and offering something, they’ll be more receptive. Thanks for listening. – Jim

]]> By: John Murch http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17556 John Murch Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:22:34 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17556 Hey Jim, Thanks for the shout-out! I totally think a "networking 101" course should be required to graduate from college. Think of all the common issues you face newtorking; how to follow up with people, stay connected, etc. I know I have met people who I connect with through a couple of emails, but then how do you follow up and/or stay connected? Do you think it's weird if you have a connection who contacts you randomly after 2 years of no email? Thoughts? Great podcast by the way :) John Hey Jim,

Thanks for the shout-out! I totally think a “networking 101″ course should be required to graduate from college. Think of all the common issues you face newtorking; how to follow up with people, stay connected, etc. I know I have met people who I connect with through a couple of emails, but then how do you follow up and/or stay connected? Do you think it’s weird if you have a connection who contacts you randomly after 2 years of no email? Thoughts?

Great podcast by the way :)

John

]]> By: Saul Colt http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17231 Saul Colt Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:31:20 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17231 Jim, Thank you so much for including me in your post and podcast! I don't do what I do (make introductions and connect people) for the attention but it sure does feel good to know people notice it! Thanks again, Saul Colt Head of Magic Zoocasa.com Jim,

Thank you so much for including me in your post and podcast! I don’t do what I do (make introductions and connect people) for the attention but it sure does feel good to know people notice it!

Thanks again,

Saul Colt
Head of Magic
Zoocasa.com

]]> By: Chris Fyvie http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17228 Chris Fyvie Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:50:50 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17228 If I could only learn to network like Saul... the magic man. Great quote - “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Can I use it for my Facebook status or is it copyright? If I could only learn to network like Saul… the magic man.

Great quote – “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.”
Can I use it for my Facebook status or is it copyright?

]]> By: Mitch Joel - Twist Image http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17152 Mitch Joel - Twist Image Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:41:51 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17152 There's a reason why Saul Colt is one of the smartest people in the world - and he knows it ;) There’s a reason why Saul Colt is one of the smartest people in the world – and he knows it ;)

]]> By: Sydney http://thehopkinsonreport.com/2009/08/05/episode-68-how-to-network-like-your-life-depends-on-it/comment-page-1/#comment-17140 Sydney Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:45:12 +0000 http://thehopkinsonreport.com/?p=918#comment-17140 Thanks for sharing that great quote toward the end! Cool connections clearly demonstrated the value of your theory: That face-to-face interaction should be a regular practice. I agree and look forward to our next meetup! Thanks for sharing that great quote toward the end! Cool connections clearly demonstrated the value of your theory: That face-to-face interaction should be a regular practice. I agree and look forward to our next meetup!

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