A little while ago I had the idea to set up a
network which would be for young, business people who are looking for a safe space
to share their ‘crazy’ ideas - a space where these ideas would not only be
celebrated but where they would be developed into so much more.
My first concern was how to get in touch with
such a group of people and I wondered what would make them want to join my
network versus any other business networking group out there. One of the lessons
which have served me well in business is that when you bring value to the
table, anything is possible.
Once I started making head and tail of the
network, its mission and who the ideal member was… once I got to a place where
I could articulate in two sentences the vision I had, it didn't seem so crazy
anymore… It seemed necessary!
Getting clarity on an idea can be daunting but each
step you take literally cleans up a patch of the blurry bits and helps you make
sense of another area.
Consider your needs as an entrepreneur…Your
need to connect with others who have bigger ideas than yours… your need to
mastermind with others who are also passionate about your purpose… your need to
be inspired by others who are already doing it. Are there other people who may have the same
needs and who would bring value to such a circle?
Set up a network where you play the role of
first connector and before long you’ll be meeting people through others you
already know. Start off by asking a question a like “Who do you know who…?” “Who
do you know who may want to be part of a group of {INSERT PROFESSION} who are
looking to make a change in the {INSERT SECTOR} of the {INSERT INDUSTRY}
industry by leveraging off each other’s skills and know-how?" This way you aren't
putting pressure on anyone but if they are that person, you can be sure that
they’ll indicate that… then you go from there.
Start with a Facebook group for instance and
then work your way up to arranging actual meet ups say once a quarter. #BeginToday
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