Aside from good looks, what do both of these gentleman have in common? Well, not much really.

We all know the guy on the left. But not too many of us know the guy on the right. That’s Rick Dassler. Aside from running heading his own team at Family Lender, Rick is also one of our networking ambassadors. Rick has a new name now–Mr. McMeety. (more…)

I share you this from my colleague, Scott Allen. He is the author of the blog, Linked INtelligence- which covers all things LinkedIN. This includes how to use the site, best practices, and news related to the popular social networking site for over 9 million business people.

A member on the My LinkedIN Power Forum asked the question as it relates to business networking;

What is everyone’s fixation with scarcity?

(more…)

I had the chance to attend the Capital Cabal Networking Mixer last night. CapCabal is primarily for professionals who work in new media. Think marketing, PR, internet, web technology and the like.

This was my first time for this event, but I was impressed with the crowd. I grew tired of the typical Chamber of Commerce scene where it’s too general of a crowd. CoCs are a little bit of everything from the self employed, the small business with no budget, the sales account executives, and corporate managers who think they know everything and are too good to talk to you. That’s no longer for me. As a web designer and online marketing consultant, I know I collaborate best with professionals who work in marketing communications, internet, and media professionals. Goodbye CoCs and hello networking events with a focused demographic! (more…)

At the first LinkedIN Live DC networking event that we held, one of the most common statements that I received (and still receive) is; “I’m on LinkedIN, but it really doesn’t work for me.”

I’ve got a few reasons as to why this business tool may not be working for alot of people. But (more…)