Summer can seem like a dead zone when it comes to networking. The swirl of galas, conferences, tradeshows, and business dinners that overwhelm our calendars during the other seasons, slow to a trickle in June and do not start back up again in force until September. But, don’t let this dearth of organized events lull you into inaction. Summer is a great time to tap your existing networks and create growth. How can you use summer to your advantage?
Revisit your contact list - Even the most organized networkers have prospects or potential partners with whom they have lost touch. Perhaps the timing wasn’t right when you last spoke and then they fell off your radar. The summer is a great time to look through your contact software or LinkedIn connections to see who you haven’t been in touch with for a while. Create a list and call a few people a week.
