Why networking is bad

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To keep them working for you! Jan 21, Want to see Brazen in action? Our team of product experts will walk you through our platform. Someone droning on about their business whilst not being the slightest bit interested in yours is a turn off. A mass of people, often accountants or lawyers, and not many other folk. Cliques: people who already know each other and are not willing or able to talk to anyone else.

The Ugly A sea of black suits. The business world needs colour and vibrancy! Poorly dressed people with poor personal hygiene; unprofessional all round.

People do well-rehearsed, or equally not well thought-through, pitches. Death by going round the room; my idea of hell.

Getting stuck with someone who is greedy or had too much to drink! Those networks where you are under pressure to deliver a lead. This results in cold referrals and people buying a lot of stationery or widgets! But in essence a false sense of trust. I am tempted to refer people to you, when I actually know someone better.

Networking has long been perceived as a dirty business. And because of the negative connotations that are associated with it you may not like doing it. But are they really building relationships this way? These are not the kind of connections you want!

You see, networking is dirty IF you approach it that way. Perception is reality! Building substantial relationships depends on your mindset and attitude.