Go for GOLD :-)

Good morning fellow ABNers,

 

I did it! I FINALLY signed up for an ABN Gold membership, and can't wait to wear my gold badge for the first time.

 

A recent conversation with a fellow networker got me thinking about my networking journey and how far I've come. From being terrified of walking into a room full of people I don't know, to being a (mostly) confident networker.

I first realised that I needed to get out of my comfort zone and start networking in early 2020, just before the pandemic brought the world to a standstill. My first port of call was an M4 meeting at the Ahoy Cafe, I was so nervous going in, but Andrew and all the other attendees made me feel really welcome and I enjoyed the experience.

The rest is history! I signed up to contact builders when we went into lockdown and came back to in-person networking as soon as the events started up again. I've met many amazing business people, had very interesting conversations, build relationships, and won business - all thanks to ABN. And yesterday I signed up for a Gold membership!

 

So, my tip to everyone who might be scared to attend their first networking event - don't be, everyone is super nice and very welcoming, give it a shot and come along to one of the next in-person events, or sign up to contact builders if a 121 format feels more comfortable to start with.

 

And that's my thought of the day! ;-)

Thanks guys and have a fantastic day, Iska

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  • Welcome to the ABN Gold club! The badges are beautiful! Great post and you are so right we all were nervous at our first networking event but everyone is always so lovely. 

    • Thank you, Siobhan! I can't wait to wear my shiny new badge for the first time. :-) I hope that this post encourages other networking newbies who might feel a little nervous, to come along and give networking a go, it's great fun.

  • Look forward to seeing you at a Gold event - we can talk pictures!

    • Thank you, Helen! I've already booked onto the next Gold event and look forward to catching up with you. 

  • I love this Iska! 

    Well done & SO glad the services have helped you win business, but most importantly boost your confidence! Here's to even more results from ABN Gold 

    • Thank you, Jessie. :-) I'm looking forward to getting involved in the Gold events.

  • Welcome to ABN Gold, Iska! Great to speak with you earlier this week about your networking journey - even better that you've shared it here too! Thank-you. You pushed yourself - and it worked. Well done

    • Thank you Andrew! Thank you again for you call. Great catching up with you. Following your encouragement, I'm going to do my best to spend a little bit of time on here every day. 

  • Welcome to Gold 😀

    I look forward to seeing you soon.

    • Thanks Geoff! I look forward to catching up with you soon.

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