In the spirit of the holidays, this month we will explore the role of holiday gift-giving in business. Over the years, we’ve received bottles of wine, tins of popcorn, calendars, chocolate truffles, tree ornaments, jelly samplers, pens, mouse pads, and more… Do you give seasonal gifts in your business? What is your goal or expectation in giving them? Do you receive seasonal gifts from business connections? What is your reaction to them?
Please join us on Tuesday, December 9, from 7:45 am - 9:00 am for Business Networking with current and not-yet-Rotarians, and Alignable members and not-yet-Alignable members. Business colleagues, clients and friends of Rotarians and Alignable members are welcome, too.
Address: Workbar, 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 300, Needham (change of venue).
After an introduction of the topic, we will break into smaller groups to share our experiences and learning, and then reconvene to share with the entire group.
Let us know you’re coming by registering here (required) and then chip in $5 for coffee and snacks by Venmo to @john-marchiony, or please bring a $5 bill.
Agenda:
7:30 - 8:00 am: Arrive, unstructured networking, reconnect - pre-meeting chit-chat for early arrivals (and coffee!)
8:00 am: Seating, welcome, introductions.
8:05 am: Business introductions (""commercial,"" ""elevator/escalator pitch"" or personal statement).
8:30 am: Rotary Mastermind session.
There's a ton of business experience around the table, so the gathered group can be your ""Business Advisory Board.""
In recent months, the group has taken on these questions:
• What do we actually ""do"" to ""build business relationships""?
• What have you learned from a memorable business ""failure?""
• How do I get started in my brand new business? What should I do first, and second?
• How do I correct a prospect's misconception about what I do?
• How do I make networking and referral partnerships more productive?
• What's the right balance of talking and listening in business development and sales conversations?
Your assignment: Come with one question for the group!
8:45 am: Discussion wrap-up and summaries; Key take-aways.