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Collaborating with our colleagues keeps us busy. I frequently write about the benefits I receive from collaborating, networking, or cross-promoting with my colleagues.
No matter what line of work you’re involved with, you’ll often hear experts predict that your next engagement is most likely with a previous client. It’s second most likely to be with someone who hears a friend or colleague endorse you, and it’s least likely to be with someone completely new. Collaborating creates the first two.
Magnolia Jazz Band at the Capital Club, San Jose
For example, here’s the trio entertaining last Tuesday during cocktails at the Silicon Valley NACE annual gala. Thanks for the wonderful photos to my friend, Teresa Halton.
What a terrific evening! I walked into a room filled with colleagues I work with all the time, and a few hours later I walked out with several new dates on my schedule.
NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) is a national association of event professionals: caterers, planners, facilities, photographers, florists, entertainers, and more. I’ve been active in the Silicon Valley Chapter since 1993.
Officially we meet monthly for great networking, an educational program, and a wonderful dinner at an outstanding local facility. Between our meetings, all the members are collaborating with their colleagues. Everyone wins.
We hire each other, work together often, and we recommend each other to our own clients and colleagues. I’ve written about several of my favorite NACE colleagues.
One of my best tips for boosting business: joining (or forming!) a professional association of your peers, networking like mad, and collaborating with your colleagues.
How about you? Tell me: Are you collaborating with colleagues? .
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