Tales From The Networking Community: Networking, Like Life, is a Process not an Event

133 Pages·2007·0.41 MB·English

by  Dan Williams

Tales From The
Networking
Community
Networking, Like Life, is a Process
not an Event™
By Dan Williams
21265 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 205
Cupertino, CA 95014
Tales From The Networking Community:
Networking, Like Life, is a Process not an Event™
Copyright © 2007 by Happy About®
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First Printing: June, 2007
Paperback ISBN 1-60005-053-0
Place of Publication: Silicon Valley, California, USA
Library of Congress Number: 2007929888
eBook ISBN: 1-60005-054-9
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Praise for ‘Tales From The Networking Community’
From the Back Cover:
"'Tales From The Networking Community' is a book that reflects Dan's
vision for networking in the 21st century. His brilliant writing style
paints a picture we all aspire to achieve; one world connected, one
global family."
Thomas Power - Chairman, Ecademy
"Williams explains the science of networking using metaphors anyone
could relate to. The Five Steps to Networking Success charges
networkers to create objectives and goals when meeting new people,
instead of just collecting business cards."
Elizabeth Hockerman, Reporter, Small Business Times

"After reading ‘Tales From The Networking Community’ you also will
appreciate why Dan Williams is the highest endorsed individual on
Linkedin.com in North America amongst more than 5 million
individuals!"
Kelly Perdew, Winner of Donald Trump's - Apprentice2
"Networking is a combination of art and science, and NOBODY
understands this better than Dan Williams. He headed up the monthly
networking segment on my radio show, providing my audience with
ideas to grow their businesses and I used them in MY business too.
They worked!"
Brian Roberts, Host of Taking Care of Business with Brian
Roberts on ABC Radio 630WMAL in Washington DC
Publisher
• Mitchell Levy, http://www.happyabout.info/
Photographer
• Brendan Mattingly
Cover Designer
• Cate Calson, http://www.calsongraphics.com/
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• Val Swisher, President, Oak Hill Corporation
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Copy Editors
• Mark Steimer, http://www.valerisa.com
• Valerie Hayes
Additional Praise for ‘Tales From The Networking
Community’
"Dan Williams has written the book on networking literally! While
many of us network, because it is a component of our marketing
strategy, Dan had a deeper and more compelling reason. Networking
can be the most time-wasting and frustrating business activity, or can
propel your business to incredible heights. In this book, Dan shows
you how to master the process of networking and leverage its power
A must read!"
Naseem F. Saab, President & Founder, Results Software
"Among the many qualities that makes Dan Williams the master
networker is his genuine desire to help others combined with his
relentless consistency. In ‘Tales From The Networking Community,’
Dan explains through inspirational stories and practical advice why
those qualities are essential for successful networking."
Des Walsh, Business Coach and Blogging Evangelist

"Too many ‘networkers’ confuse networking with computer platforms
or with networking events. I'm happy to tell you that Dan Williams gets
it right when he says networking is about life. If you want to learn how
to continually improve your life through networking the right way, read
the book on networking!"
Vincent Wright, President, Wright Enterprises
Dedication
This book is dedicated to my four daughters. Jackie, Lauren, Alyson,
and Shannon, who continually teach me the meaning of unconditional
love and allow me to experience the pure joy and pride that comes
with being their Dad.
Acknowledgements
The Networking Community (TNC) began in the year 2000 when I
found myself for the first time ever out of work. The high-tech
telecommunications industry was crashing and I had no parachute.
My career was over. So began a new chapter in my life.
People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I am
truly grateful to all that came into my life and those that have allowed
my vision for The Networking Community to be realized.
• To my mother who departed this life in 1982 but whose love and
influence stays with me each and every day.
• To my father from whom I learned that it is never too late in life to
begin again.
• To my three sisters Patsy, Terry, and Kathy with a special thank you
to “big-sister” Patsy who was able to be there for me as I began to
rebuild my life and launch the vision of The Networking Community.
• To Jeanine Dent who came into my life with her love, passion,
support and professional skills that has enabled The Networking
Community to climb to the next phase of fulfilling it’s purpose in life.
• To the brother I never had Len Schrade, who believed in me until I
was able rebuild my life and once again believe in myself.
• To TNC’s loyal sponsor - Karin Collis Arnette, owner of Karin’s
Custom Images.
• To the faithful subscribers around the world of my monthly column;
“Tales From The Networking Community.”
• To TNC’s global connections on LinkedIn who have invested their
time to acknowledge TNC with their generous and thoughtful
endorsements.
• To TNC’s corporate sponsor, Choice Hotels International and their
General Manager Laura Gageby of the Comfort Suites in Leesburg,
Virginia.
• To my publisher Mitchell Levy for his personal trust and belief in our
vision. And to his company, Happy About®, which has further
positioned The Networking Community to be recognized as one of
the thought leaders for networking in the 21st century.
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