Stand Out

I was in a new place, surrounded by people I had never met before, it was my turn on the mic so I stood out the best, most positive way I could. I was the only one that made them laugh and that was step one to being memorable. Talking with confidence was step two, and then following up with a personal email for each person I met was the final step.

I know that sounds like a great plan, but it took years for me to devise that plan. My plan worked for me like gang busters last Thursday night at The Hope Scholarship Mix, Mingle, Connect: Speed Networking event. I enjoyed myself, met some awesome fellow small business owners, and donated to a very positive cause. But the key was to devise my own plan to stand out and be memorable.

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