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Jim Pagiamtzis is the owner and founder of Get Connected Wealth Happen! He works with consultants, entrepreneurs and corporate professionals on effective communication and is also a speaker on
Business, Life and Success.

Networking to get results at events!

Written on February 20, 2012 by in Career, Career Opportunities, Jim Pagiamtzis, Networking, Practical Tips, Relationships, Toronto, Uncategorized

There are events and seminars happening throughout the month that you are attending and taking the time, energy and money to network. You must be prepared for the opportunity and be able to follow up with goal to achieve desired results.

Networking is concept that has to be done on an ongoing basis to create momentum to yield you results. Attracting qualified clients that you can offer you specific packages that you offer is the goal.

Connecting

Building your list in one aspect that is important to do a daily basis whether your meeting people online or offline, there are important resources that will begin to add up with connections on LinkedIn and other social networking sites you belong to.

It all begins with you business with is your billboard and your most important marketing tool you have that you can leverage in any situation. When you are at a networking event or going bowling with friends, being prepared for the opportunity is the most strategy to remember. American Express has a great saying “never leave home without it” same goes for you business card, its part of you like the clothes you wear every day.

Information

You have an expertise in specific areas from networking, wealth to resources you want to share, important aspect of networking is you to be able to fill the needs of others. Recently at an event where I noticed that attendee didn’t have a website for his construction business, high recommended that he should have a website that is prospective clients should visit, offered to email him some of my contacts to assist him with that.
When you hand you business cards out you can advise you contacts that “you appreciate referrals and will to offer compensation for completed transactions” this creates a strong signal of confidence your abilities and willing to create a win-win situation.

Monetize

The most important part in creating a strong networking system is the ability to monetize easy and effectively. Knowing your product and the package that specifically is best for you potential client.
Have a follow-up system that create results with every contact you meet will either you yield you a meeting to do presentation or connection for future.
Making follow-up calls within 24hr is imperative in your execution of your complete package. The ability to pick up of the phone and connection is the only way to create a strong connection. Do not rely on only sending email appreciating meeting your connections or just adding them to your LinkedIn connection or to your monthly newsletter, which can be done a later time.
Your goal is to deal with the strong leads in a timely manner. Increase you database is an important part of the networking strategy which needs to be done. Be aware that the warm leads are important because you either made a commitment with them or left a good impression that they want to learn more about your products or services.
Doing the above mention strategies over and over again will get you the results you need to have a growing and profitable business.

Go out there and Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Jim S Pagiamtzis J
About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! 

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

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Amazing week living the Get Connected Make Wealth Happen Lifestyle! Jan 31st- Feb 5th 2012

Written on February 9, 2012 by in Jim Pagiamtzis, Self Growth, Toronto

It was an amazing week speaking and sharing and generating business less than 7 days!

Tuesday Jan 31,2012 attended the Toronto Finance group near the airport. Shared my insights Networking and Blogging success. Patrick Bizindavyi www.journeymanstories.blogspot.com (Author of Journey Man Stories and President of Goal Achieves Canada talk about his 10 years success on how networking created opportunities for him, on how his blog propelled his success to become a book and rewarding speaking and consulting career.

Rania Effat shared her recent success in starting her new blog www.livingoutmypurpose.wordpress.com and how she took action to achieve her immediate success. Mira Sirotic one the attendees past on a referral regarding opportunity to be on panel for an event for Junior Leadership Program in Toronto. (More on that later) Big thanks go to Larry Cooper for this opportunity. Had met him at a Klemmer & Associates event last week of December 2011.

On February 1st 9:00am had an amazing radio interview with Fatima Omar Khamissa Founder of God Conscious Women’s Institute.She has radio show (www.americanmuslim362) (It felt as if I was on Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN!) where every Wednesday she talks to inspire and motivate people who want to share with the world their success and how they can do the same

We talked about the power of been great networking, having mentors to learn from in our journey of success. Access to resources from local libraries and audios to learn from and being on the journey being lifelong learners.

On Wednesday February 2nd had great Skype call from Baldo Minaudo President of Metro Active in Toronto. (www.metroactive.org) regarding the opportunity to do article features for his Metro Active membership and assist him with his social media campaign!

Friday February 3rd Mastermind event in North York
Was invited by Patrick Bizindavyi and Bonnie Chan to participate in mastermind group that is starting in North York. Have be part of a successful Goal Achievers mastermind group since February 2011, it was great share my experience and impart them on the new members

Had great phone conversation on February 3nd with Rob Canyon (mentor by Brian Tracy) on Friday Feb 3 regarding Business, life and Success. Gave me new title for my book How to be successful in Social Media less than 30 days(7). Came due a talk I was scheduled to do at Business Connection 2012 in Toronto on February 7,2012. At the time as in 1st place and would have 5 minutes to talk on stage. Rob Canyon suggested to leverage the book at then end to use and give-away and to create excited to engage in audience with result of collecting business cards from participants for book material. Engaging title and high perceived value( key secret revealed on how seminar industry works)

Saturday Feb 4th London Tap House event in Toronto

Few weeks ago got a great Facebook message from Ravi Amir if I was interested in speaking about networking success at an evening event he had organized. I was intrigued and developed talk called “How to become a Dating Success in less than 30 days” Looked forward to sharing my experience and insights. As it turned out talk didn’t happen due to timing but we did do some one on one session with a few participants. Below is a brief comment:
Bhanu Rana made this statement “ Jim, thanks for the short talk, your insight and positive attitude turned my night around, it turned out to be great night after all!”

Sunday February 5th JPL (Junior Leadership Program) in association with Go Vision

As mention earlier got great referral at the Toronto Finance Network event from Mira Sirotic (CMA). It was full house of students in 1st and 2nd year at the Hart House (University of Toronto Campus). HSBC was the sponsor of the event and had representatives from multiple branches. Due to last minute change we had opportunity to speak for 15 minutes to the group (brought my USB with my presentation just in case).

It was great to share my insight and experience on the journey of meeting mentors who affected my life in some many ways. From my earlier mentors Max Haroon, Terry Gogna to current mentors Patrick Bizindavyi, Marc Gordon (www.marctv.com)
Peter Chung consultant and University of Toronto alumni shared his paths of success and inspired attendees to continue to learn everyday and never stop.

Moral of the story:
Opportunities are everyone and it all begins with networking and meeting people everywhere you go. Follow up and getting results will get you lesson and experience to share with others.

 

 

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Is your Social Network Yielding Results?

Written on February 1, 2012 by in Business, Jim Pagiamtzis, Networking, Practical Tips, Toronto

The world of networking has evolved and many are struggling with how to utilize this amazing tool to generate results – from new clients to financial goals.

There are numerous authors who say they have cracked the code of the social networking domain, which can be looked at in different ways, depending on your target market and other specifics.
There are several ways to create interest that will bring potential customers right to you inbox. From online resources to off-line referrals, marketers refer to these as “attraction devices”.

Content is king

There has to be substance to what you create and share through blogging, tweeting and short messaging.
Connect with your audience first. Then continue the conversation by attending an event, meeting in person or connecting via phone.

Having a viable message the target audience finds interesting is a critical part of your content marketing strategy that gives you credibility.

Paul Tobey, a networking expert, tweets “adding a new name to your list everyday means you are working on your business”.  This is a powerful message that your audience may not realize they need to do.
This may cause someone to re-tweet your message or respond to you directly.
This approach can be used on all your social networks.  Keep track on responses and reaction to this so you can build on what works well and eliminate things that are not effective.
Attraction systems
You may have great content and still find it difficult to  get your potential clients to connect with you.
Overcoming this is all about two things: having a strong call to action and a place – most often your website – where potential customers can easily reach you.
Today email and social media are the most common ways to connect, but this can shift as technology changes. It is important to understand which channels your potential customers prefer and make these available.

A good strategy is to utilize email marketing campaigns to connect and create momentum that will generate interest from event, articles or special promotions.
Many business cards that I have seen recently have links where you can download chapters of their book. Free value that creates interest!

Follow up is important to create result

Now that you got referrals and leads coming in from your attraction system, an important step is to follow up in timely manner. Less than 48hrs is recommended, you don’t want them going to someone else!
Have systems in place, from questions for prospects to a list of the key things you need to communicate to close a sale. Have a paper and pen ready to take notes, whether you are in a meeting or on the phone.
As you grown business relationships, asks your customers for referrals.
Also ask existing customers if on they are enjoying working with you and pleased with your products and services.
This is great information to share in your online efforts or in written materials you may share with future clients.  Always be in motion that fuels your momentum that is acquired to achieve your financial goals you have set-up for the year.

Statistics have shown that it takes at 6 or more time of contact to have you prospect becoming your client. The value you share and how you package your product or service is going to be very important system to have in place that can repeated over and over.
Three steps you do are:

  • 1st Contact ( online or off-line)
  • 2nd Connect  ( meet and qualify)
  • 3rd Close (follow up –follow through)

Write these step outs and keep them on computer or on your phone. The key to success is to be in constant motion and momentum in your journey of success.
Your social network can you yield results as long as you generate the strategic engagement needed to create the momentum that will lead to monetary success.

Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

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Jim S Pagiamtzis Jr.
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About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.

Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

 

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3 Reasons to attend Seminars

Written on January 17, 2012 by in Business, Jim Pagiamtzis, Self Growth, Toronto

Personal  Development  is billion dollar industry.  For some of you that may be surprising industry for the entrepreneurs  reading that you may be very excited! (see reason at the end)

Being on your journey of going to school and learn various subject has been continous seminar, at  the end we get our achievement on a piece of paper  (which we should be proud of) and then we decide we don’t need to learn anymore. We may go to the  book store and pick up a book and on title that may interest us and then put it on the bookshelf and don’t but principles into action!

To continue develop and grow requires commitment and confidence to make it a successful habit of success. Many great leaders from the present and past have shared great quotes that  insights of  essence of  their success. Movies and documentaries have been made on the topic in recent years, The secret , Pass it on! to name of few.

1st Association

As you go out and meet entrepreneurs and business leaders, you will begin to develop your own network of professionals in difference industries. Many of these people will become lifelong friends, other may become partners in business ventures, and a few will become important mentors and leaders from who you will learn invaluable lesson.

“It’s the glue that holds everything together”

Associating with success is the ingredient gives you insights into the mindset of success. It can be short or long conversation you may share. Ability to ask multiple people questions on various topics at the same place. You are all on the journey of success using the principles that you learn, do and apply on daily basis. Through association your are verify that you are doing certain things correctly and other areas you may need more education.

2ndEngage

Ability to engage and ask questions is a key factor in getting the right information for the correct source. My mentors always encourage asking questions at seminar and events. Your question may be starting a discussion that may lead the participants into a great momentum into the event and make a better impact for all.

“Learn, Do and Apply”

The ability to learn is the first important principle in the process of become better in any activity, from becoming a better leader, speaker or mentor. Taking that information and doing something with it will yield the results of satisfaction or failure. Learning the lessons why you failed in a seminar environment is a “safe area” rather than doing it in a professional environment where you may not get the lesson and possible embarrassment.

 

3rd  Action

Being in this environment creates great synergy with the group and will allow you to start momentum to achieve the desired result.

Accountability is strategic way to make sure you keep on track with your progress on a weekly basis. Working with someone who specifically will keep you accountable towards this will keep you moving forward. Life issues will get in the way, the goal of your partner is to remind you and give you laser-focused to getting the result.

Reminders are going to be important. You have to decide which the best way to make this program work is. Is going to be by weekly phone call? Daily text messages?  or email communications? This has to fit for both of you for it to work.

Persistence toward your goal will yield the result. Being in a room with motivated individuals who want to achieve their results will be fuel that will be crucial to  your success.  You individual persistence will be important for the team to succeed.

 

Moral  of the story

Don’t  you want a piece of that billion dollar industry?  Invest in yourself and become the leader that shares the value and creates wealth you deserve.

To get information on Seminar and event in your area. Send email with “add me to your list” on subject to jim@pagiamtzis.com with your name and email address.

Jim Pagiamtzis

About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.

Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

 

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