Your Business Network (YBN) was formed by Todd Ballowe and Joseph Metzgar with one idea in mind: to help local business owners succeed. It is our goal to have a networking group that is tech savvy and productive for all of its members.
Our Goals:
Goals clarify focus, increase motivation and develop enthusiasm. Setting goals is a positive and necessary step towards achieving better networking results. Review the list of networking categories below and choose a goal to focus on.
- increase awareness about my company, product or service by participating in a trade show/conference/product showcase.
- educate others about my product/service by making a group presentation.
- improve my personal credibility and build trust by taking a leadership role on the executive or a committee.
- set specific unit, dollar and/or profit objectives I want or need from my investment in a networking group.
- develop relationships with specific clients, prospects or suppliers who are members of my group.
- determine key members of the group who can influence others or leverage my involvement.
- take responsibility for following up with qualified prospects because I know they will appreciate the value I represent.
- get more business from group members who are existing customers by identifying new/additional business opportunities.
- invest in educating members of my group about myself, my products and my company so they will refer me to others.
- offer qualified referrals to satisfied clients and trusted colleagues as an investment in getting business from them.
- prepare for every networking event by setting specific objectives before arriving.
- use a 60 second commercial to help me communicate more effectively about my product/service.