Special Video Post: Jim Pagiamtzis insight on "Follow up Follow Through is the right thing to do!"

     Tuesday Oct 3,2017

 It was an awesome day and felt inspired to share insights on my favourite phrase

  "Follow Up Follow Through is the right thing to do!"
 



                                                  

Jim Pagiamtzis sharing insights on Networking and Interview skills at the Canada Job Expo on July 18th

It was an awesome day of sharing at the Canada Job Expo.

 Below are 4 videos that cover Networking strategies, Follow up, How to handle interview questions,  Mentorship, How to develop better speaking habits and much more...

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Canada Job Expo a massive success

It was a hot day and Toronto and we had great attendance at the summer Canada Job Expo session at Metro Hall in Toronto. (King and John)

We new exhibitors from Apple, Centennial College and two security companies

 Would like to thank Julia Katsivo, Jay Wong and Murali Murthy sharing at our educational component


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21 Connections: 5th Edition Newsletter October= Events, Articles and Video

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In This Issue Events Interview of the week Hiring 21 Connections Blog Jim Pagiamtzis Blog 21 Connections Learn, Speak & Socialize October 31st Halloween Party Learn more Nov 14-16 Millionaire Mind Intensive Learn more November 18th The Art of Leadership Learn more November 22nd SociaLIGHT Conference Learn more November 22nd Canada Job Expo Learn more November 27th Public Speakers Association: Toronto Learn more December 18th Public Speaker Association: Toronto Learn more   Sharing  exciting articles, interviews and events to give you the ability to Learn, Speak and Socialize in the 21st Century. It has been an awesome month of connecting with new and amazing people. Stay tuned for new spotlight features and interviews in the coming weeks! Blog and video of the week: Audio Review: Gratitude Read more Video of the week:                                  Jim Pagiamtzis sharing insight on follow up and Follow through                                                                                                                                                                  For more articles and videos go to my blog Read more articles    Product of the month:   Whoosh!   Learn more    |    Join us: Pan Am /Parapan Am Games Hiring Learn more Are you ready? Video          Tangerine Orange Key:#22352427S1         Start today Thanks for taking the time to read the blog, feel free to forward and share information with friends. They will appreciate it! Jim Pagiamtzis Founder 21 Connections Download some books or watch educational videos Available for speaking Learn more

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Book Review: Secrets from the Brain- Sharpen Your Thinking Power Your Performance

                                                                              






      In amazing book that goes into the aspect of understanding the human brain the using effective case studies that you learn, do and apply. These example and illustration share a picture on why we do the things we do in various situations.

  We grow and learn on a daily basis using brain that will learn and store so much information of experiences we go through. Read this book give you aspects to understand the thought process and how over thousand of years that it has evolved yet in its simplicity it a very powerful and effective live and learning muscle.

      
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April 2014 Virtual Summit with Public Speakers Association; Jim Pagiamtzis sharing online and offline strategies

 

 

April 2014 Virtual Summit!

with Public Speakers Association

   Jim Pagiamtzis
  “Power of Networking and effective strategies to follow-up”

  - How to network effectively using the PAR Strategy
  - Importance of following up
  - Tool to use to online and offline that work!
 
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Get Connected 21st Century inteview with Brandon Krieger on Google Hangouts on Sept 10th,2013

  It was an great conversation on Networking, Social Media and Mentorship. Get paper and pen and Ipad ready there are some great nuggets shared.

                              Amazing interview with Brandon Krieger on  Get Connected 21st Century                

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Book review: From Business Cards to Business Relationships by Allison Graham

                                                                   

 There have many books written on the art of networking and how to succeed in making it work. Business Cards to Business Relationships by Allison Graham is a step by step process that she shares her journey and how you can create a great network and also make it profitable for you!

 Great passages from the book below:

  "Each of us is just one contact away from having entire life change direction" Allison Graham

  "Bottom line: networking is all about connecting with others and letting others connect with you. From there, anything can happen. Profitable networking happens when you connect with people who are most likely to become clients or who can influence people in your target market."


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Jim Pagiamtzis sharing Follow-up systems and a great Denis Richards story on Charlie Sheen

      Three amazing videos on the power of doing follow-ups including a great story on follow-up by Denis Richards (last video)

                                              Jim Pagiamtzis sharing 3 follow-up tips

                                              Jim Pagiamtzis sharing ultimate follow-up system

                                             Jim Pagiamtzis share the ultimate follow-up story

                                           Eric Lofholm shares the Denis Richards Follow-up story
                                            

How to Make Quality Networking Connections

They say it’s not about what you know but who you know – well in business the way to meet people is by networking. Furthermore, attending various business events in your local city is a great way to get your name out there and meet plenty of new potential clients at the same time. However networking is by no means easy – and it’s certainly not just about showing up.
Here are 5 key things to help you grow your business through networking in 2013:

1. Research
There are many different types of events out there, each with its own style and format. Some events are membership based – while others can be more casual. Regardless of the type of event you attend, be prepared and know what to expect before you arrive.

2. Objectives
Be clear on what your networking objectives are. Are you looking to grow your network of contacts? To sell a specific product? Perhaps you’re promoting an upcoming event. Either way, be clear on your objectives for attending the event and you’ll certainly maximize your results.

3. Listen
When at a networking event the best thing you can do is listen. Ask plenty of questions and get to know the people in the room. As the conversation flows, you’ll also have a chance to tell others about your own business as well.

4. Introduce
Once you’ve had a chance to meet various business contacts at the event you’ll want to keep the connections flowing by helping to introduce others in the room. Help others meet and get connected by making strategic introductions – it will help you make a great first impression.

5. Follow Up
Following up with your networking contacts is key for long term success. Be sure to connect through LinkedIn, various social media channels, email, mail, telephone and even face-to-face meeting when the time is right

Follow these 5 steps and you’ll be sure to have plenty of networking success in 2013!

-Vito Marchese    www.linkedin.com/in/vitomarchese

Solution Provider Success with Constant Contact

It has been an amazing years speaking for Constant Contact, have enjoyed going all over Ontario to do share proven social media strategies with various groups.

I have been Constant Contact Solution Provider since December 2011 and have great success in promoting the various platforms that  Constant Contact offers.

Have registered close to 100 people with the 60 day free offer and have heard of great results, I also have the opportunity to generate revenue with paid subscribers. This was not going very well as the year was going on. I was taken of Solution Provider status twice! throughout the year. A huge thanks goes to Lisa Kember Regional Director who believed in my abilities for re-instating me. 

I got connected with a coach at Constant Contact Head office. His name is Greg Landry. We had a few coaching sessions via phone in early September to go through some strategies and initiatives to improve my closing rates.

Pleased to report that I have achieved Solution Provider Silver Status as of Dec 7th,2012. In less than 90 days I registered  5 corporate accounts, which included community college, real estate office, health professional and two small business accounts.

Currently have 5 more clients in the marketing funnel who will be registering in early 2013

Below is email communication I had with Greg Landry

Hi  Greg

5 Paid accounts and Silver status.. woohooo!

Thanks your coaching and encouragement

have an awesome week!

Jim Pagiamtzis

Landry, Gregory	Dec 4 (1 day ago)

Way to go Jim!  There is plenty more where that came from so keep it going!

Greg Landry

Account Manager

Solution Provider Partners


Moral of the Story. Being persistent and being open to be coach will improve only improve your opportunities to increase you closing rates and create great ongoing income.

If you interested in free 60 day use of any of the Social Platforms click on the link below and register. You will have access to a coach that will assist you every step of the way.

http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp

Summer Bash 2012 at Ontario Place- Atlantis was a massive success!

Summer Bash 2012  was the biggest party of summer happening at Ontario Place-Atlantis, with 700+ professional in various industries descended to the great waterfront.

Prior to the event starting Constant Contact had a session led by Susan Corcoran Authorized Local Expert who shared Social Media Made Simple to jammed room. (picture below)

 After the session everyone headed to the main floor to join the rest of the group who had arrived and check out the various booths, have some appetizers and network and enjoy the evening.

 Donna Messer the queen of networking led three session throughout the night on strategies and insights that have worked in her 30+ career in the networking field.

 I had the great opportunity to work the evening with Marc Gordon (speaker,consultant) and well known for http://marctv.net/  (offensively good business show). I served as the photographer with my new iPad as we walked around asking unsuspecting attendees questions like What is your 30 infomercial?  What is your unique selling proposition?  (Check out the pictures below) We had them try on some very quirky and funny costumes and everyone enjoyed in participating.

There was big cake served to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Unleash Pr and Jennifer Beale mom was in attendance to join in the celebration.

                                          Summer Bash 2012 10th Anniversary cake

                                                     Jennifer Beale and her mom

                                                     Marc Gordon and attendee

                                                  Joe Dellano from Referral Quest and Marc Gordon

  Everyone had amazing time enjoying the ambiance of the water and the sights of Toronto (see picture below). Atlantis is a 3 story spectacle that makes it great location this event.

                                                     CN Tower for Atlantis (Ontario Place)

                                          Attendees networking and check out the trade show booths

                                                     Jennifer Beale and Jim Pagiamtzis

It was an exciting evening for everyone for the attendees, trade show participants and the speakers and amazing team to make it a memorable and amazing evening to remember. Look forward to summer bash of 2013!  Be there
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Congrats to Cheryl  Scofield for winning the video contest & Android tablet from Constant Contact!
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Yours truly came in second.
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Follow up video from Jim Pagiamtzis
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Eric Lofholm event in Toronto

Saturday May 12 was an amazing day listen and learning form Eric Lofholm Sales Trainer  http://www.saleschampion.com/eric-lofholm/

He shared his insights and experience on How to Joint-Ventures and How to leverage your network. Useful and educational examples that have worked.

                                            Eight questions to ask yourself everyday. Modify to suit your needs.

                                             Hire other people quote.

                                           Time Analysis grid.

                                           Great ways to see more people.
 Two amazing bonus videos with  great content:

                                            Best Follow-up story ever!

                                          Great information on Time Management

For more information go to http://www.saleschampion.com/eric-lofholm/

Networking to get results at events!

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!

Is your Social Network Yielding Results?

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:

• 1^st Contact ( online or off-line)
• 2^nd Connect  ( meet and qualify)
• 3^rd 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.

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