One fun and easy way to build your business and expand your network is to simply stay in touch. Many people overlook this simple, yet very effective way of staying connected with people and growing their business.

Here are a few ways you can expand your network, create raving fans, and have fun (isn't that what it's all about anyways!).

1. Follow up with people that you meet. Whether you send a card, make a phone call, or pass along a resource - the best way to create fans and have people remember you is for you to stand out and do something different. So I want to encourage you to follow AT&T's famous slogan "reach out and touch someone." (And perhaps, not just by email)

2. Thank people. Yep, that's right - do what mom always said and say thank you when someone does something nice for you. Be sure to do this in both your personal and professional life, from attending dinners and social gatherings, or from receiving referrals or getting a new client.

3. Contact someone for absolutely no reason, ask for nothing, but say I was thinking of you and wanted to see how you were doing. This time think Stevie Wonder "I just called to say...."

4. Remember their birthdays, anniversaries, children's birthdays and so on. Holidays work well too! Have you read Mr. Schmooze? This is a great short read on building relationships by paying attention to what really matters in people's lives. I highly recommend this for building your network.

Staying connected means setting yourself apart from the rest. Do something that stands out, makes a difference, and brightens someone's day and you will be sure to create a massive following of raving fans.

If you are wondering how you can stay connected and manage all of these things with a simple click of a button I highly suggest this program - Send Out Cards. You can even send a FREE card out on me! Visit my website for details.



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