Shannon's thoughts on marketing, public relations, social technology, entrepreneurship and other things

Shannon Mouton
Shannon Mouton

the principal at Topaz Consulting, is a relationship marketing professional, with a passion for utilizing social technology for building B2B/B2C relationships, sharing information, networking and advancing the greater good. She has over 20 years of public relations, marketing and community building experience. Her combination of political, nonprofit, higher ed and corporate experience has afforded her opportunities to build communities where none existed, develop and launch innovative programming and bridge generational, economic and racial divides.

Shannon serves on the board of directors for the In Series, a Washington, DC performing arts organization. She is a regular contributor to Women Grow Business and Discover Exceptionalism, and her blog, Shannon Sez So, examines life's joys, pains and idiosyncrasies. Shannon is the founder of Topaz Consulting, a DC based marketing consultancy with a nationwide portfolio of clients. She graduated from Mount Vernon College (now part of The George Washington University) and is a proud native Washingtonian.

TwitterFacebookLinkedInPlurkTumblr

Tags

Archive

2011 (31)
2010 (74)
« Back to blog
 

Networking 101: Make a Memorable Impression

You may not get a second chance to make a first impression, but you will get hundreds of chances to make memorable impressions. When you think of all of the business cards you have collected, do you remember any of the people, their products or services?

Nugget of knowledge: It's about making a memorable impression.

How to make a memorable impression:

  • Be present in the conversation, focus on who is speaking and what is being said
  • Look people in the eye when you speak to them
  • Shhhh...listen and repeat back what is said
  • Ask relevant, thoughtful and insight questions about his/her product or organization
  • Say their name and organization name at least three times during the conversation
  • BEFORE you hand over your business card, write something on the back to remind him/her of the conversation

To be unforgettable, follow-up with a same day email. Not only will you be ahead of everyone else, you'll make a memorable and good impression.
Posted
Views
Filed under: business card email impression network
Posterous theme by Cory Watilo.
​