Online Networking
Alaia Williams joins me to talk all things networking today- both online and offline and how the internet has changed the trajectory of her business, why she wants to give the internet a big hug :), and how many of her business relationships have “ignited” online. I LOVE this subject as someone who spends so much time online and connecting with people from all over the world and want to hear from you. How are you building relationships online? Tweet me using #IgniteOnline @SandySidhu.

What You’ll Learn In This Podcast

 

  • How to take online relationships offline and vice versa
  • Why you should look to your social networks and start reaching out to people..(don’t be afraid to talk to people!)
  • How to maximize on in-person events through hashtags.

 

 

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About Alaia Williams

alaia williams Alaia Willaims has been called The Small Biz Swiss Army knife, but is probably best known for the company she has run for the last seven crazy years, One Organized Business. She is passionate about connecting people with the resources they need to grow and thrive. Connect with her @alaiawilliams.

14 comments

  1. Kristy Moore (NowBeTheChange)

    It’s so easy for online business people to overlook the important offline world for connecting with potential clients and collaborators. Online is increasingly important, but offline is where I personally have the most fun and success in business.

  2. Kendra

    Oh thank you for this reminder as it is something I tend to forget or ignore. Yes, I need to connect more offline. Thanks again for this reminder!

    • Sandy Sidhu

      My pleasure, Kendra! It’s so easy to get caught up in the online that we forget that there are living and breathing people IRL around us 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  3. Nicole Liloia

    I actually joined-bschool recently to build a bigger network and it has been an amazing opportunity to meet online friends in the offline world!

  4. Michael Knouse

    This is great, Sandy. An interesting thing happened when I started taking my business online – I went into my office and I never came out. 🙂 I mean, I came out for food and sleep but I completely neglected my offline connections. In hindsight this was a big mistake. I realized it pretty quickly and began focusing on making connections offline again. I am much happier with this mix of online and offline and over half of my coaching clients now come from my offline connections. I also learned that I really enjoy connecting with people in a more personal way. So for me, the blend of offline and online feels great! Thanks for focusing on this important topic.

    • Sandy Sidhu

      I am too familiar with your story, Michael! It’s so easy to get caught up with all the amazing connections online and forget our IRL connections.

  5. Terry Gotham

    I think this is something I definitely struggle with. It’s so easy to just rely on Facebook and digital communications, but a New Year’s Resolution for me was to do at least one drink/meal a week with a connection or person I wanted to maintain or develop a connection with.

    Never eat alone by Keith Ferrazzi touches on this, building on advice on entrepreneurship dating back 100 years! So glad you’re getting that info out there. It’s 100% needed.

    • Sandy Sidhu

      that’s a great resolution, Terry! Are you on track? I need to try something like that.
      I have yet to read ‘Never Eat Alone’ but it comes up so often..I”m adding it to my list. Thanks!

  6. Michaela Cristallo

    Great tips here Sandy! I started in the online blogging world a little over a year ago and the online connections I’ve made have been so valuable. Twitter and joining Facebook groups has worked really well for me.