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Power Networking: Secrets to Building Business Relationships, with Aanand Mehta
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In this episode, Sharon DeKoning talks with Aanand Mehta from BNI Alberta North. Their conversation delves into the critical role networking plays in business success. Aanand explains how networking serves as the foundation for building relationships, resources, and referrals. He shares a story of two BNI members whose networking efforts led them to secure major clients for each other, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over direct selling.
Anand advises listeners, especially new networkers, to focus on being genuinely interested, following up after meetings, and giving before receiving. He highlights the value of attending both in-person and online events and underscores the global reach of BNI, which helps entrepreneurs connect across 80 countries through its resources and app.
The conversation also touches on key networking strategies, such as being present and mindful, building trust and credibility, and how introverts can excel in networking by taking a more strategic approach. Anand shares tips on how new entrepreneurs can get the most out of networking events and emphasizes that true networking goes beyond social media. He encourages listeners to attend BNI chapters to hone their skills and provides insights into BNI’s global presence, inviting people to connect via LinkedIn or through BNI Alberta’s website for further resources.
About Aanand Mehta
Aanand Mehta is a Co-Executive Director of BNI Alberta North. He was been a member of BNI for 9 years and a part of the regional management team for the past 3 years. He has a passion for working with Albertan entrepreneurs and professionals to build a culture of proactive and reciprocal business relationships. In 2018 he was recognized as Director of the Year and in 2019 was awarded the honour of the Givers Gain Award.
Before his role at BNI, Aanand co-founded Output—a company focused on improving the efficiencies of trades companies through new technology. Aanand is a volunteer with the Christopher Leadership Courses of Canada, instructing classes on effective public speaking & community leadership.
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