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I have moved my blog to Wordpress! Last post for this feed and blog!!
2007-12-03 16:14:00
Hello Friend,Thank you for subscribing to my blog.To keep updated with new content that I post please subscribe to my newly redesigned blog on Wordpress .You can view and subscribe to the blog at http://www.NetworkingEffectively.comYour comments about the new design would be greatly appreciated! I look forward to continually providing you with worthwhile content!Have a great day!
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On-Blog/Off-Blog Networking
2007-12-03 15:33:00
I was just featured on one of Dan Schawbel's episodes of personal branding TV. We spoke about networking, and how you can take online relationships that you have developed and move it to an off-blog or off-line relationship as well!This movie is packed with awesome content and will be very valuable to helping you reach your networking goals, whatever they may be!Enjoy the video, and feel free to leaver your comments!
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Networking Tip: Remember Your Contacts Birthday! (Yes...Today is my 22nd Bi
2007-11-24 02:10:00
One important thing to networking and building know like and trust relationships with people is remembering their birthdays.Out of all the days in the year, a persons birthday is the day that each individual likes to BE REMEMBERED for being on this planet one more year.Think about it, how awesome do you feel when a close friend or contact calls you up and wishes you a happy birthday, or in this web 2.0 world writes on your wall wishing you a wonderful day. I feel so blessed to have contacts like that who take the effort to make it happen!Today , November 23rd 2007 it is my 22nd birthday, and the birthday wishes that I have gotten from people in my network have been a joy to receive. The simple messages of "Happy Birthday Scott" to full blown "Happy Birthday Scott, you are going to have one kick a** year" are some of the many wishes I have received from my circle of contacts in all industries!Other exciting news that I have to share is that this week I also accepted a job to work at t...
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Networking On An Airplane...Good Story
2007-11-04 21:37:00
I wanted to share a networking story with you that happened to me on Friday night.I was coming home from a second round interview that took place in MN. The plane ride home to Boston was going to be somewhere around the line of 2 hours...and I was looking forward to getting home after the long day that started at 6AM. As I boarded the plane, I was the first one to sit on the aisle seat of my row. I was there for about 5 minutes when another person came and sat in the window seat of the same row and side I was on.He seemed like a cool guy so I said something around the lines of, "Long week this week?" He said, "Yes...aren't they all?"I then went on to say "Yeah I had a pretty busy week myself," then asked him what he did. He mentioned he was in sales with a company that helps high school students find their path after graduation. He is one of the salespeople that facilitates in implementing the curriculum to the various schools around the country. I was intrigued with his answer and...
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Personal Branding Magazine Issue #2 Released!
2007-11-01 22:35:00
I just thought I let you know about issue #2 of Personal Branding Magazine .I have written an article for the magazine and will be working with the sponsorship team coming up for the next issue! If you would like to advertise in the magazine just let me know.Be sure to check this new issue out! It has a plethera of awesome information!Here is Dan explaining the details of what you will get when you buy the issue!Have an awesome day and get your copy of Personal Branding Magazine at http://www.PersonalBrandingMag.com
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New Networking Interview with Mari Smith
2007-10-31 05:15:00
My internet marketing friend, Mari Smith , just recently did an interview with me about networking on facebook.Let me know how you like it!Your feedback is appreciated! Feel free to leave a comment!Have a fabulous day!Link To Interview Best,Scott
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David Mullings Article for Entrepreneur Society
2007-10-26 20:03:00
Here is the Article that was written about David Mullings and his brother's speaking engagement at the Boston College Entrepreneur Society !Enjoy!David Mullings ArticleBest,Scott
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Networking Case Study - David Mullings
2007-10-25 15:45:00
Last night David Mullings and his brother Robert Mullings, who are the co-owners of the company Real Vibez, spoke last night at my Boston College Entrepreneur Society Meeting.David and Robert's company has a unique business model. Their business simply creates content around the Caribbean music scene, and distributes it freely over the internet through music videos and the like. They make their money through advertising, but also are looking to implement other income streams in the future with their Real Vibez brand.Initially, I met David Mullings through facebook. In the video below I am going to show you what I did, and how I did it, to find a co-CEO of a company that is only 6 years old. After meeting him, like I did in the movie, we stayed in touch through the facebook messaging feature, and also shared content through our blogs. We built up a great rapport between us, so when he came to visit, it was just like old time friends meeting up again. The relationship with David bega...
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Using Facebook Applications To Help Your Networking Endeavors in the Web 2.
2007-10-17 15:47:00
I would like to apologize for not writing at all last week as everything has been super busy. The reason why I was not able to put any new beneficial content up for you is because the Network Marketing company I am partnered with is in the process of pre-launching a brand new energy drink into the marketplace. The energy drink is going to be launched into the 10 Billion dollar energy drink market and is innovative in its design and ingredients. Simply stated the energy drink is in a simple pocket packet that you dump into water then shake up. It is going to be cheaper than other energy drink brands on the market today ($1.50/drink) and gives you longer lasting energy with no headaches, jitters or crash. If you want some more info about this drink either send me an e-mail to let me know that you want to be an energy drink tester (my e-mail is in my profile), or go to http://www.CraveBuilder.com to get a free website to get yourself a position to take advantage of this opportunity. Af...
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Great "Ice-Breakers" When Networking
2007-10-04 15:38:00
Great "Ice-Brea kers " When Networking Copyright © Scott BradleyKnowing how to start a conversation is just as important as knowing how to carrying on one.Out of all the things to do when networking, starting the conversation is one of the most important things, because it is the very first action you take towards communicating with an individual. Typically, this initial exposure either warms the other person up to you, or turns them away...Depending on how you come off...There are many things you can do when meeting people at networking events or public places. Here are some things that have worked for me when meeting people for the first time.At Networking Events...1) Walk up to a person and introduce yourself by extending your hand out for a handshake and say, "Hi my name is Scott Bradley and I __________________ (fill in the blank)...what business are you in? When you fill in the blank you can say something like...and I am the President of the Boston College Entrepreneur Society......
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Great Questions To Ask When Networking
2007-10-02 15:05:00
Networking has always been a joy of mine.Meeting and getting to know new and interesting people is always a lot of fun, because it is like a box of chocolates...when you walk into the room "You never know what you are going to get."When talking and communicating with someone I have found that there are some questions and language techniques that foster good conversation and others that stunt it and make it feel like it is a chore when talking to the other person.As far as making the conversation a chore, I have found from my experience that when you ask people Yes, or No questions it turns into a very one-sided interrogating exchange. It is almost like you are questioning them about each and every little thing about their life, without giving them the opportunity to share how they feel about something, or understand why they think about things the way they do.Questions to avoid...Do you like__________ (Fill in blank)?How old are you ______?Have you ever__________?When conversations ...
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Networking With Forums Part 2
2007-09-25 16:16:00
I hope you all enjoyed the interview I did with my internet marketing friend Lasse. If you didn't get a chance to listen to the interview we did about facebook and networking Click Here to listen in.As far as networking with forums I wanted to give you some of the forums I like to participate in. I have found these great places to network with people and participate in the many discussions.Link to Rich Dad Forums Link to WAHM ForumsLink to Young Entrepreneur ForumsLink to The Warrior Forum for Internet MarketersA Favorite Blogging ForumAs far as networking goes. The first thing that I have learned is to go in there and participate in the discussions. After setting up your account, take some time to look at all of the threads that are there.Open the thread and then start posting. After you build up some credibility in the forum then try reaching out to those in the forum who you want to get to know better. You can do this through a PM (Personal Message) or by sending them an e-mail.A...
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Blogging: Affect Your Career One Post At A Time
2007-09-21 19:03:00
I thought I share an article with you all that I just recently wrote for my school newspaper here at Boston College.The title of the article is Blogging : Affect Your Career One Post At A Time .Here is the link to the articleEnjoy!Have a great day!Best,Scott

Tap Your Inherent Relationship Building Skills by Guest Blogger Jason Jacob
2007-09-20 14:41:00
Jason Jacobsohn of Networking Insight is the latest blogger who has just written a guest article.Tap Your Inherent Relationship Building Skills Whether you know it or not, you were born with the natural ability to meet people and build relationships. Even if you don?t spend much time proactively building relationships, you should be able to point to numerous examples of relationship buildings such as with friends, co-workers, doctors, etc. We are all born with the ability to connect; just some of us utilize this skill more than others.Don?t Be a HermitAs long as you are not a hermit, you interact with people every day such as a bus driver, person at the dry cleaners, and clerk at the local convenience store. However, you may not have a solid business network to draw upon. This is okay because it is never too late to start and chances are that you probably have more people in your network than you think you do.Take a trip down memory lane and think about the relationships you have...
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Effective Networking Using Forums Part 1
2007-09-15 18:48:00
Effective Networking Using Forums Part 1Copyright © Scott BradleyHave you ever been on an internet forum? How did you use it? Did you have much fun participating in the many topics and discussions at hand?Utilizing the various internet forums to network is something I really enjoy doing. Not only is it a place to share ideas and talk about the industry you are in, but also it is a great place to meet targeted people in your particular niche. I first heard about internet forums my sophomore year in high school, and used it initially to seek other people out to talk to. The forums that I first participated in were the Rich Dad Forums. Sure enough my first post was something around the lines of "Have A Screen Name?" In the post I mentioned that I was looking to talk with other people who read Rich Dad Poor Dad. At the time I really had no idea I was "Networking" so to speak, but I really just wanted to talk with other people I could relate to. I ended up finding someone, and met for co...
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How To Effectively Stay Consistent
2007-09-05 14:36:00
How To Effectively Stay Consistent Copyright © Scott BradleyThe other day, someone left a comment on my "Growing or Dying" post about how she has a hard time staying consistent. I myself have been in that position before and know how discouraging it can feel. One minute you are doing one thing, and the next minute you are on to something else with no intended plan on where you are going and why you want to get there.Because of this...I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you what I am doing to help me stay consistent with my self- growth activites as well as my business building activities. I will then provide a solution for you to help you be more consistent in your lives with any activities you want to do on a weekly and monthly basis.In the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" Stephen Covey talks about the importance of managing your time in one of the chapters. He even gives you an entire time managment sheet to use to help you be more consistent with all of y...
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Are You GROWING or DYING?
2007-09-04 15:00:00
Are You GROWING or DYING?Copyright © Scott BradleyDo you ever think about the activities that you do on a daily basis? What do they include? Are they activities that are benefiting you and bringing you closer to your goals, or are they taking you farther and farther away from your intended path? If the latter is true, what are you doing to get back on the right track to achieve what it is that you want?I learned a long time ago that no matter where we are in our life, or what age we are, we are either growing as a person or dying as a person. Now we know we are all going to die, but when I talk about "dying" in regards to this post, I mean "Doing things that are not advancing us forward as an individual, and for that matter keeping us in the same place day in and day out emotionally, physically mentally and spiritually." When it comes to this principle of "Grow ing or Dying " there is no inbetween...or gray area for that matter. The things you are doing are either growing you from the...

Effective Networking Management System
2007-08-28 21:16:00
Effective Networking Management System Copyright © Scott BradleyDo you feel overwhelmed when it comes to keeping up with your network?Between your Facebook, Myspace, and YouTube profiles...is it just too overwhelming keeping track of everyone you know?Are you still using an old address book...finding that you have to change it every year because people keep changing their info on you?If you answered yes to any of these questions you are probably not alone!Keeping in touch with your network as it continues to grow is crucial to your long-term success as you move through life. If you make a contact, hit it off great in the beginning but don't contact them ever again, it may be difficult to pick up where you left off. Most of the old methods of keeping in touch with your network are just not as efficient these days due to the massive inflow of information we all have to deal with on a day to day basis.With the web 2.0 boom, networking with someone has become automatic and commonplace....
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Got a Business Card? Part 2
2007-08-08 16:14:00
Got a Business Card ? Part 2Copyright © Scott BradleyOk so you just gave that person your business card and you received theirs...You may be asking yourself..."Ok what?s next?"Well...Before I give you the answer...Think about it...How could you make a bigger impact on that person to help you set yourself apart from the rest? What unique gesture could you do to grow the relationship you started stronger? You have all of their information, e-mail, and phone number...You may be thinking...I will just e-mail them thanking them for their time, and telling them it was a pleasure meeting them...That is a good idea, but think about all the "other people" that will be doing that same thing...Think deeper...How could you take the e-mail that you send to them after meeting them to the next level...What kind gesture could you carry out to add the cherry on top to your relationship with the person to where they will immediately know you when you pick up the phone to call them...?Ok...enough with ...
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Got a Business Card?
2007-08-07 02:30:00
Got a Business Card ?Copyright © Scott BradleyHave you ever been at an event...someone asks for your business card...and you have to say..."I don't have one?"...How did that make you feel? Unprofessional? Un-prepared? Frustrated?For me I would personally feel a combination of all of those feelings because that is just the way I am.When you think about it...your personal business card is the "Cherry On Top" to your personal brand. Why not take full advantage of the opportunity to leave your mark on the new person you just spoke with?You now may be thinking three things...1) Where can I get personal business cards for myself, and what should I put on them?2) How can I effectively use these business cards to build my brand in the marketplace?3) How do you effectively give out your business cards?The Answers...1) You can either get business cards professionally designed...OR...you can get them FOR FREE by going to http://www.VistaPrint.com If you get your business cards professionally d...
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Personal Branding Magazine LAUNCHED!
2007-08-01 15:49:00
My friend Dan Schawbel just launched a magazine about personal branding. He is a great friend of mine, and met me by coming across my blog! He himself has his own blog on personal branding which I truly enjoy reading.He created this magazine not only to educate others about the importance of their brand, but to also raise money for the American Cancer Society. He is giving 100% of the subscription money to the society to furthe help the organization in the future. Here is a video of him briefly talking about the magazine. Also, one other cool thing about the magazine is that he asked me to be one of the authors! It is great to be a part of something that is so positive!I hope you all get yourself a copy not only to educate yourself about the importance of building your personal brand, but to also help out the American Cancer Society. Get your copy today by going to http://www.Persona l Branding Mag.comHave a great day and enjoy the Magazine !Best,Scott Bradley
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Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain
2007-07-22 19:56:00
Short Term Pain ...Long Term GainCopyright © Scott BradleyHas there ever been a time in your life where you took the easy route in the beginning but regretted it later?How did it make you feel knowing that you could have prevented the disaster just by starting and doing things right to begin with? Why weren't you committed to doing the little things right up front?...was it because they were too "painful?"On the flipside...Has there ever been a time in your life where you put your nose to the grindstone in the beginning of a project, doing all of the difficult and time consuming things correctly...which then led to enjoying the fruits of your labor when all was said and done? How awesome did it feel? During my sophomore year in college, I was introduced to this concept of "Short Term Pain...Long Term Gain" and on the flipside "Short Term Gain...Long Term Pain" in a class I took. As you notice...the words can be switched to read either positively or negatively. Peter Bell, the used ...
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Be A Resource To Your Network
2007-07-08 03:22:00
Be A Resource To Your Network Copyright © Scott BradleyHave you ever networked with someone only to later discover that they were networking you just to use you for their means to an end and couldn't care less about your personal situation? How did it make you feel? Did it encourage you to want to help that person in the future?In the world that we live in networking is essential to get to where we all want to go...but when networking we must keep the other persons best interests in mind. What do I mean by this? I mean that when networking...aside from utilizing the other person for their personal network or their services, don't forget to let them know how you can be a resource to them as well...to further create a synergistic bond between you and them.You can be a resource to your networked contacts many ways...Here are a few: 1) Freely sending referrals to people in your network2) Talking about them on your blog...about the services they provide or their business...and how it he...

Are You On Linked-In Yet?
2007-06-29 03:21:00
I wanted to keep this post short and sweet.As you know I love networking and I was thinking the other day...to keep this blog rolling and to change things up a bit...I should share a website with you that will help you with your networking efforts. That website is called Linked-In. With this website you can connect to other professionals in your line and field of work, as well as with personal friends you met in high school and college. The power in this website is that when you connect to your friends...you can see your friends contacts and see what professional positions they hold and what industries they are in. Imagine being able to check out all of your friends professional contacts to see if they can help you before you have to ask your friends and business people for help. If you saw someone that you needed for your business in one of your friends contact lists...you could simply ask your friend to introduce you to them. I think I have about 27 contacts frontline to me...and ...

How To Network Effectively Using Instant Messaging
2007-06-23 03:45:00
How To Network Effective ly Using Instant Mess aging Copyright © Scott BradleyAside from using social networking sites to meet people, I also like to use Instant Messaging to meet and network with like-minded individuals as well.I learned this craft from a man who built his network marketing business using instant messaging. After going through his course, it made me feel like I had the world at my fingertips...and to be frank...the contacts and friendships I have built using instant messaging have been life-changing.The man who taught me how to do this is named Max Steingart. He is a veteran network marketer and is teaching people how to meet people online, and further teaching people how to build those know like and trust relationships with people using the power of instant messaging.Initially when I heard about this I was skeptical...but when I started applying these techniques to meet other like minded individuals...a whole new world opened up for me.So you are probably sitting the...

What's Your Desired End Result?
2007-06-17 17:39:00
What's Your Desired End Result ?Copyright © Scott BradleySteven Covey states, in his book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People..."Begin with the end in mind." If you haven't already done so I would highly recommend that you get this book. This is the very first habit he talks about, and truly puts it in a way that hits you where it hurts. He says...Imagine you are on your deathbed...How does it feel? Have you accomplished everything that you wanted to? Have you traveled to where you want to go? Have you seen and met the people you had wanted to see and meet? He further goes to hit you harder with...What do you think the people will say at your funeral and wake? How would it make you feel? Is it what you would want them to say? Now this habit of beginning with the end in mind, can further be applied to your business, or further anything that you want to get done in your life. For example...If one of your desired end results is writing a book and distributing it in a book store......

Selling...We All Are Doing It...We Just Don't Know It
2007-06-09 19:40:00
Selling...We All Are Doing It...We Just Don't Know ItCopyright © Scott BradleyWhether you know it or not, everything in life is selling.Let me explain... When you are taking time looking for a job...talking with recruiters from companies...handing out your resume and business cards...you are selling YOURSELF...whether they take you or not...is out of your control.When you are taking time looking for a date, or are dating for that matter...You are selling yourself to the other person to show them who you are, so hopefully it will lead to a relationship down the road...whether they take you or not...is out of your control.When you are selling a particular good/service, showing others why it fills the need or want they have...you are selling that good/service...whether they take it or not...is out of your control.When parenting...you are selling to your children the beliefs and values you feel they should live by as they get older...whether they adopt them or not...is out of your cont...
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What's Your Brand Say?
2007-06-01 17:41:00
What's Your Brand Say?Copyright © Scott BradleyWhen you think about these companies what comes to mind? Apple...Wal Mart...Facebook...Myspace...Google...Targ et...YahooWhen you think about these people what comes to mind? Bill Gates...Steve Jobs...Donald Trump...Robert Kiyosaki...Jim Rohn...Tony Robbins...Dale CarnegieI don't know about you...but when I immediately think about these people and companies, an image, thought, and feeling comes over me...A feeling that is either positive, fun, interesting, amazing, or just plain inspiring. The images of, big, powerful, successful and innovative hit my consciousness one by one...The thoughts of "Amazing Guy", "Awesome Company", "Innovative Environment", or "Value Added Content" also come to mind as my eyes scan across the brand. When thinking about this concept...Think about this...When someone reads your name what are they thinking?Take 10 seconds to think about YOUR BRAND...Ask yourself these questions.....What am I portraying to tho...

More About "C Students"
2007-05-28 17:41:00
More About "C Students "Copyright © Scott BradleyI just finished talking to my friend on facebook...one who I met using the tips and techniques that I talk about in Using Social Networking Sites Effectively.......he was talking to me about my previous post about how "The World Is Ruled by "C Students."He shared these two quotes with me from the book he is reading called "Talent is Never Enough" by John Maxwell. I felt they were really interesting and wanted to share them with you all...The quotes from the book were..."More than 50 percent of all CEO's of Fortune 500 companies had C or C- averages in college.""More than 50 percent of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college!"My friend also mentioned that..."This isn't to say, 'forget about education', but as John Maxwell says talent is really never enough. But for every mile of road, there are two miles of ditches. One of his counter examples to where talent is necessary, is an olympic level high-jumper that can jump 7 fee...

The World Is Ruled By "C" Students
2007-05-24 19:17:00
The World Is Rule d by "C" Students Copyright © Scott BradleyHave you ever heard the phrase..."The World Is Ruled by 'C' Students"?I think the first time I heard this statement, it came from Robert Kiyosaki in one of his first Rich Dad Poor Dad books. After thinking about it, and looking at the stories of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Cuban and many others who never graduated college, or didn't do too well in school, you have to wonder...how did they make it? How did these sub-par individuals, based on societies standards at the time, build these massive companies if they didn't do too well in school, or never even finished?Well after thinking about the phrase "The World Is Ruled by "C Students"...I have come to this conclusion...*The C students are smart enough to realize that they don't have to be an expert in everything, and are smart enough to leverage the efforts of the A students who can do whatever task better than them. The C students realize that they physically can't do...