“Becoming well known (at least among your prospects & connections) is the most valuable element in the connection process.” 
― Jeffrey Gitomer

Tips for Networking

1. Confirm Time and Place

Confirm the time and location.

2. Read

Read up on major world news events.

3. Find Connection

Make it a point to remember the personal details of people you meet. Always put notes on the contacts card.

4. No Cell Phone

Nobody likes to look at a watch or phone during a meal.

5. Schedule

Make a schedule of the networking events you plan to attend.

6. Reach 

Reach out to attendees to firm up plans to meet.

7. Practice

Practice your elevator speech.

8. Know the Layout

Familiarize yourself with the meeting location.

Nashville, Tennessee Networking Meetings

1. Nashville Rotary Club

Wildhorse Saloon

120 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201, United States

Meets Mon, 12:00PM

http://www.nashvillerotary.org

2. Nashville Networking Business Luncheons

1st Friday of every month.

http://www.NashvilleNetworkingBusinessLuncheon.com

3. MRNG Music Row Networking Group (Nashville, TN) 

A professional networking group of dynamic and civic-minded. It's a place where business people meet every Tuesday morning at the Woman's Club of Nashville in Green Hills.

https://www.meetup.com/MRNGTennessee/

4. Boost Nashville

Connect business individuals that want to network with each other, learn from each other.

https://www.meetup.com/BoostNashvilleBiz/

5. Young Professionals

Nashville Young Professionals' goal is to provide an opportunity for ambitious people from a variety of backgrounds and fields to come together and connect. Meetups in Nashville, Tennessee, about Young Professionals.

https://www.meetup.com/topics/young-professionals/us/tn/nashville/Find 

Brentwood, TN Networking Meetings

1. Brentwood Rowdy Referral Networking Meetup

Their goal is to help member develops their business through networking, business development, and referral sharing.

https://www.meetup.com/Brentwood-Rowdy-Referral-Networking-Meetup/

2. Brentwood Rotary Club

Fifty Forward Martin Center

960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027, United States

Meets Fri, 11:45 AM

https://www.brentwoodrotary.org

3. Brentwood Morning

Rotary Club, City Cafe

330 Franklin Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027, United States

Meets Wed, 7:00 AM

http://www.brentwoodmorningrotary.org

Franklin, Tennessee Networking Meetings

1. Franklin Rotary Club

The Williamson County Enrichment Center

110 Everbright Ave. Franklin, TN 37064, United States

Meets Thurs, 12:00 PM

https://www.franklinrotary.club/

2. Franklin At Breakfast Rotary Club

Vanderbilt Legends Golf Club

1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin, TN 37069, United States

Meets Wed, 7:00 AM

http://franklinbreakfastrotary.org

3. Cool Springs Rotary Club

Pinnacle Bank

7040 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067, United States

Meets Mon, 12:00 PM

http://www.coolspringsrotary.org

4. Social Business Networking Franklin Women

A bi-monthly meetup for women of any age in the Franklin area who are looking to make new friends, network, and drink yummy coffee!

https://www.meetup.com/Social-Business-Networking-Franklin-Women/

5. Franklin AM Networking

Business networking & coffee. An elite group of business professionals. Meeting to grow businesses through referrals and weekly meetings. They spotlight an individual business weekly and have quarterly social functions.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-AM-Networking/

Spring Hill, Tennessee Networking Meetings

1. Spring Hill Chamber Events - Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce

Commerce hosts monthly member luncheons on the 4th Thursday of every month. Luncheons are held at the local UAW Banquet Hall.

https://springhillchamber.com/chamber-luncheons/

Columbia, Tennessee Networking Meetings

1. Rotary Club of Columbia Noon

http://columbianoonrotaryclub.com

2. Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club

Columbia Memorial Bldg

308 W 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401, United States

Meets Fri, 7:00 AM

www.columbiabreakfastrotary.org

3. Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club

Mount Pleasant Grill 1st and 3rd week of the month

Main Street, Mount Pleasant, TN 38474, United States

Meets Wed, 12:00 PM

https://my.rotary.org/en/club-profile/EEDB6865-24F7-4116-91BB-2441FB226E68

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Networking Meetings

1. Nashville Networking Business Luncheon - Murfreesboro Chapter

3rd Friday of every month

http://www.NashvilleNetworkingBusinessLuncheon.com

2. Rotary Club

Murfreesboro, Stones River Country Club

1830 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, United States

Meets Tues, 12:00 PM

http://www.murfreesbororotary.org

Apps to Improve Your Business and Networking

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