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    Making Business Connections That Counts: Six Simple Steps to Success, #4
    Making Business Connections That Counts: Six Simple Steps to Success, #4
    Making Business Connections That Counts: Six Simple Steps to Success, #4
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    Making Business Connections That Counts: Six Simple Steps to Success, #4

    By Michal Stawicki

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    Make authentic connections with influencers without being sleazy or bothersome

    What if you could connect with 7-figure business owners as soon as your business begins? What if you could effortlessly get on the radar of influencers just by being yourself? Imagine how connections like these will help your small business skyrocket!

    Four years ago, Michal was an lifelong employee entrenched in a large company; a shy introvert without a single business idea whatsoever.

    He did not know what a webinar was and had no Facebook account.

    Today Michal is active in several online communities, with authors, marketers, influencers and business owners.  His works have been mentioned in Forbes and Business Insider.

    Michal interacts with millionaires and exchanges messages with Darren Hardy and David Allen. A rock star, with 2 million followers on Twitter, featured his blog post. His books got reviewed and recommended by bestselling authors.

    In "Making Business Connections That Count" he explains how you can achieve similar results.

    In this book, you will learn:

    • A foolproof method of getting on the radar of influencers
    • Where to connect with top bloggers, podcasters and business owners
    • How to provide value to them even if you are just starting out in the online business world
    • How to drive your agenda without being perceived as bothersome
    • How to stand out in anyone’s crowd of followers
    • How to network with influencers even if you don't know a single blogger yet
    • How to initiate contact when you need a favor
    • What is the hidden networking superpower available to everyone
    • How to bring value to the table from day one
    • How to discern between genuine and superficial relationships
    • When it's OK to ask for a favor
    • How to make an offer your partner will feel embarrassed to decline
    • How to build friendships AND business connections
    • How to make favors to big influencers without a big-time investment
    • How to be authentic in your networking efforts, so you will never be mistaken for a sleazy salesman

    Buy this book now to create relationships with respectable peers and mentors, to boost your business AND performance!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichal Stawicki
    Release dateMay 10, 2016
    ISBN9781533715920
    Making Business Connections That Counts: Six Simple Steps to Success, #4
    Author

    Michal Stawicki

    Proven techniques from a practitioner. True stories.Does the concept of 'visualization' sound ridiculous to you?Do you consider mental exercises, the "law of attraction", "manifesting" and self development to be a waste of time or hokey-pokey?Has it been years since you thought seriously about your life?Welcome to the club! That describes me just a year ago. I was overweight, stressed, constantly worried about my finances and quietly desperate about my relationship with God. I was aimless. I had no plans for where my life would be in 2, 5 or 10 years.I'm a reader. I've read several thousands books in my life; there wasn't much else to do in Poland before the fall of communism. We had a black and white TV with only 2 channels; I didn't see my first computer until age 11. So, reading became my biggest habit.In August 2012 I read a book called "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson. It took me a whole month to start implementing ideas from this book. That led to me reading numerous other personal development books, some effective, some less so. I looked at myself and decided this was one person who could surely use some development. In November of 2012, I created my personal mission statement; I consider it the real starting point of my progress. Over several months I applied several self-help concepts and started building inspiring results: I some weight, greatly increased my savings, built new skills, got rid of bad habits and developed better ones.I'm very pragmatic, a "down to earth" person. I favor utilitarian, bottom-line results over pure artistry.Despite the ridiculous language, I found there is value in the "hokey-pokey visualization" stuff. I now see it as my mission to share what I have learned.My books are not abstract. I avoid going mystical as much as possible. I don't believe that pure theory is what we need in order to change our lives; the Internet age has proven this quite clearly. What you will find in my books are:- detailed techniques and methods describing how you can improve your skills and drive results in specific areas of your life- real life examples- personal storiesSo, whether you are completely new to personal development or have been crazy about the Law of Attraction for years, if you are looking for concrete strategies, you will find them in my books. My writing shows that I am a relatable, ordinary guy, not some ivory tower guru.I've been married over 12 years. I'm a father of two boys and one girl. I work full time in the IT industry, and recently, I've become an author. My passions are transparency, integrity and progress.

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      Book preview

      Making Business Connections That Counts - Michal Stawicki

      Your network

      is

      your net worth

      Table of Content

      Foreword by Aaron Walker President and Founder of View from the Top

      I’m a very unlikely networker

      Networking is much easier than you think

      Showing vulnerability is a key to making connections

      Effectiveness stems from being authentic

      There are plenty of people you’ll click with

      The greatest gift you have is yourself

      Think first this: how can you serve?

      Stay on the radar and you’ll inevitably be seen

      True friendship can only happen if you’re genuine

      Before you try to sell, share the things that serve

      If you can’t connect, move on

      Value your judgment when deciding who to friend

      Others will judge you, and that’s a good thing

      Network; you’ve nothing to lose

      It’s your turn

      Connect with Michal

      More Books by Michal Stawicki

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      About the Author

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      Foreword by Aaron Walker President and Founder of View from the Top

      The value of most activities in business pales in comparison to the value of making business connections that count. My friend, Michal Stawicki masterfully depicts how to be authentic in a virtual world. To his admission, this was a real struggle just a few years earlier. Overcoming great personal adversities, upper limit challenges, and an extremely introverted personality, Michal preserves and shares here exactly how you can as well.

      Following his easy to understand basic principles of forging meaningful relationships with local or global influencers is nothing short of magnificent. Watching, step by step, how Michal unfolds connecting with business people appears to be as natural as most everyday activities that we perform daily. Sharing how vulnerability, transparency and honesty are all beneficial on this quest for connectivity. Michael demonstrates how to have established rapport with new found friendships that will soon be highly leverageable. This is not a one-sided relationship; he teaches how mutually beneficial kindred spirits become, adding creativity, vision and strength to everyone.

      When personal objectives are sidelined, and a win-win attitude is formulated, magic happens. Michal adds so many interesting tips on how to place your agenda aside for the greater good of the relationship. By doing so, the unforeseen reciprocity is magnified ten-fold. Throughout the book, he lays out a plan of action that is unquestionably undeniable. Michal demonstrates the importance of staying on their radar consistently. This invariably fosters many friendships and business opportunities. Be mindful of passing judgement until all the facts are disclosed, he warns. Follow-up is paramount, and Michal details an easy system that anyone can follow.

      My personal favorite is when Michal points out that we have nothing to lose, how so true this is. If we want different results it's incumbent upon us as individuals to change our course of action. Are you having difficulty making connections that count? Follow this grand plan and you will reach heights never before imagined. Making Business Connections That Count can transform your life.

      (Chapter ONE)

      I’m a very unlikely networker

      My qualifications, with respect to networking, are questionable at best. And that’s good news for you.

      Four years ago I had no business contacts. The reason is simple—I had neither business background nor experience. I’d only been an employee. Utilizing the methods I will show you in this book, I’ve been able to start and grow my first business to a profitable level. And I’ve been able to meet a lot of new people, build rapport with them, do business with them, and get their help.

      What is more, although you might not guess it now, I was a hardcore introvert three years ago. I couldn’t start a conversation with a stranger. It was beyond my capability.

      So, if I could build a network of business contacts, I estimate your chances are much higher. Let’s take a look at how low my abilities were in the middle of 2012.

      I was a little frustrated about my life. Everything was OK—my health, my spiritual life, my finances, my career and family—but none of it was great. I had no vision for my life; I was just getting by each day. However, I was in the right mindset to try new things.

      I read a book by Jeff Olson, The Slight Edge, and something clicked inside me. I decided to move on with my life.

      I needed to focus on my finances more. Three years prior, I had been laid off from my job. My family had to dip deeply into our savings. I had a 30-year mortgage to pay and just a few thousand dollars of savings. I did some quick calculations and realized that my IT career was an insufficient vehicle to take me to financial freedom. I needed to start a business.

      I had no idea where to start. The entirety of my business experience was a failed attempt at developing a multi-level marketing venture when I was seventeen years old and it wasn’t an encouraging memory.

      I had no clue what to do. The most successful entrepreneur I knew was my uncle. His company had been running for about 20 years, but it wasn’t thriving. Two years previously he had needed to take a short-term bank loan to be able to pay his employees.

      In brief, I didn’t feel I was qualified to start a brick-and-mortar business. I didn’t have the resources for that, either.

      I started to look for online opportunities. It took me more than half a year to discover what I wanted to do. I wanted to earn my living through writing.

      I had no experience or education in writing. I didn’t have an interesting background, idea, or story to tell. I wasn’t a celebrity who could sell my story to

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