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There are two types of business people:<\/p>\n

1. The person who holds all of his ideas and contacts so tight to the vest, fearing that if his competitors came into contact with his clients, he would lose business.<\/p>\n

and<\/p>\n

2. The person who understands that he is not the expert of everything, and that he can have a fantastic relationship with a client, and also introduce others in his field to various contacts. (While his “competitors” introduce him to their clients.”<\/p>\n

In the speaking industry, I notice this tendency more than any other. Let’s think about this for a minute…If ABC Association brings me in to keynote their national convention, would they be likely to bring me back in next year? Of course not! Not because of the job that I did, but because they need variety.<\/p>\n

I will often introduce fellow speakers to different event planners whom I have worked with. This is often greeted with very warm regard from the event planner, as I have now just helped make a tedious selection process for next year’s event that much easier for them. The referring speaker is of course thankful, and they may secure the date. I have also become a trusted advisor instead of just a vendor in the eyes of the event planner.<\/p>\n

Think of how you may be able to introduce others to your clients. We are in a collaborative world, and the more you can serve others, the better off your business will be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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