total networking Seattle 2012

Talk Less to Make the Most of Your Networking Experience

2012-02-10T06:13:00.000-08:00

Written Friday, February 10, 2012 by Jen Mueller

The title seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it?

Most people, and many women, tend to ratchet up the chatter at a networking event, but if you follow that strategy you could be wasting valuable time.

Here’s why. The benefit of a networking event, like Total Networking 2012, is that you’re in a room with 200 amazing women. Each woman provides unique insight and experience that can help you move ahead in your business. Or maybe you’ll find a great resource, an advocate of your skills or a mentor. The possibilities are endless – unless you spend too much time talking.

There are two major problems that arise when you talk too much at a networking event:

1. You fail to make a connection that leads to a follow-up conversation

2. You spend too much time talking to one person.

It’s important to understand that women are built to talk. Talking for longer periods of time helps build intimacy and closeness we crave. Men, on the other hand, are more concerned about the information they obtain in a conversation. It’s why men and women tend to take opposite sides when asked about the appropriate conversation length. When I’m giving a Talk Sporty to Me presentation and ask, “How long does the perfect conversation last?” The women answer 2 hours and the men say 5 minutes. That’s a big difference.

The key point to keep in mind is this, while women enjoy lengthy conversations, those 2 hour exchanges should come in a follow up meeting after the networking event. Start thinking of your networking conversations as 5-minute exchanges. That’s plenty of time to establish a common interest, identify a potential business connection, and it allows you more to work the room. And don’t forget to allow for a little back and forth in the conversation. Don’t hog the spotlight. Talking ‘at’ someone instead of ‘with’ someone is a surefire way to kill a connection.

Jen Mueller, America's Expert Talker, is the Co-Emcee for Total Networking 2012. Jen's practical approach to conversations comes from her 12 years of experience as a sports broadcaster. In addition, she’s the CEO of Talk Sporty to Me, a company she founded to help business professionals increase their likability and visibility in the workplace through sports. Contact jen@talksportytome.com for more information and read more at http://talksportytome.com

The Lively Jen Mueller | Co-Emcee

2012-02-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

Check out this fun video message on facebook from the lively Jen Mueller, Total Networking Co-Emcee fb.me/1ESpCqXcc!

4th Annual TOTAL Networking Seattle

2012-01-26T21:43:00.000-08:00

Whether you are an entrepreneur, salesperson, or employee - our panel of awesome women-in-business will inspire you to be your best self.

Keynote Angela Jia Kim is the co-founder of 'Savor the Success' a premium business network for women entrepreneurs. Want more? Watch this.

Angela will be joined by a panel of awesome women-in-business in the Paciic Northwest who will be contributing their knowledge and experience to make this event the most important conference of the year!

TOTAL Networking is:

* The ultimate connection platform

* A spirited business growing experience for NW women

* An opportunity to learn, fuel and get ready

* A place to network and make new contacts

* Revitalize your goals and focus your objectives

Total Networking is a Total Events NW Production

Prize Drawings & SWAG

2012-01-26T21:42:00.000-08:00

	Chance to WIN! One LUCKY attendee will WIN this.... Mini-Get-Away!
	* Enjoy 2 nights in a Waterview Suite at the remarkable Semiahmoo Resort complete with a $200 Spa credit!
	Another LUCKY attendee will WIN a Fabulous Overnight!* This prize package includes a "Hyatt At Olive 8 Seattle" overnight stay plus....
a spa credit from Elaia Spa!
	Seattle Chocolates Gift Basket give-away. Electronic & Take Home SWAG Bag items and offers from:
Gourmet Truffles from Seattle Chocolates Valued at $199 - from PRWeb/Vocus Total Networking Attendees can sign up to get a standard press release package - get your news to premium news sites and search engines. KIND Bars Samples from iherb.com Riley Athletics gift cards and one-week gym passes for all Total Networking SWAG Bags from Riley Athletics in Seattle, WA. Batchbook is offering cards with a code for 90 days free trial of their CRM system - This is a $30 value for those who are in need of a CRM system - because anyone can get a 30 day trial -but not a 90 day one.	NEW Flavor Sweet Potato PopChips Illy Cafe is offering their new illy issimo coffee drink to event attendees. Everyone will get one to take home! Tickets include a pass to the Northwest Women's Show Designer Push Pins from Carolinapad FUZE Drinks Coupons from Gene Juarez

Appetizers & Wine Tasting

2012-01-26T19:06:00.000-08:00

Wine Tasting presented by Wine World
& Thirsty Girl

In-Season Catering
Andre will be serving Vegetarian Pasta (Gluten Free) with Marinara Sauce, Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps, Grilled Sake Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, and Assorted Fruit at Total Networking on March 2nd!
Visit In-Season Catering on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatInSeason

SWEET! My Cakes is baking up 250 cupcakes for the 1st to arrive at Total Networking this year,

"Awesome Women-In-Business"

2012-01-25T09:46:00.000-08:00

Total Networking 2012 | Panelist

	Angela Jia Kim \| Co-Founder & CEO, Savor The Success & Om Aroma.

	Shari Storm \| Chief Marketing Officer, Verity Credit Union & Author, Motherhood The New MBA.
	Anne-Marie Faiola \| Founder, BrambleBerry & Soap Queen TV.
	Tammy Redmon \| Business Growth Strategist & Professional Coach. Co-Emcee of Total Networking.
	Jen Mueller \| Founder, Talk Sporty To Me, & Sports Broadcaster, Root Sports. Co-Emcee of Total Networking.
	Debbie Whitlock \| Radio Host, Femme Finance Radio Show. Incoming (2013) Total Networking Event Director.
	Lori Richardson \| President, Score More Sales & Event Director, Total Networking.

Cause for 2012!

2012-01-17T21:35:00.000-08:00

Seattle - This year we are teaming up with Cycle the Wave | The WAVE Foundation and the Northwest Women's Show's "Bags & Baubles" at our March 2nd event.

Attendees are invited to donate new and gently used jewelry, handbags and accessories at the event on Friday. Items will be priced and sold Sunday March 4th at the Northwest Women's Show to benefit Cycle The Wave Foundation.

You can learn more about Cycle the Wave, a LOCAL community of "Women Against Violence Everywhere" by visiting them online.

TOTAL Networking
March 2nd, 2012 | CenturyLink Event Center | Seattle, WA

Venue | Directions

2012-01-14T21:49:00.000-08:00

VENUE | CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle WA

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CenturyLink Field Event Center Directions

1000 Occidental Way S Seattle, WA 98134

TOTAL Networking 2011

"Awesome Women-In-Business" & Online

2012-01-14T20:12:00.000-08:00

Are you interested in learning more about this year's panelists before the LIVE event? Enjoy a sampling of the many places these "awesome women-in-business" are featured on the world-wide-web.

Media Inquiries | Contacts

2012-01-14T02:10:00.000-08:00

Media Inquiries:
Contact: Lori Richardson
Email: Lori@ScoreMoreSales.com
Phone: 206-972-0265
Marketing | Sponsorship Opportunities

General Event Info
Visit: TotalEventsNW.com

2012 Program Print Design
Gina O'Daniel
Email: DesignTeam@ODanielDesign.com
Web: ODanielDesigns.com

2012 Event Photographer
Dani McDonough
Email: DaniMcDonough@Gmail.com
Web: Vitamin D Photography

Get Tickets Online
Constant Contact

NW Women's Show
Web:NW Women's Show

Venue | Directions
Century Link Event Center
1000 Occidental Way S
Seattle, WA 98134

Meet & Mingle

2012-01-14T01:09:00.000-08:00

Meet THE TOTAL Networking 2012 Ambassadors!

[From Top: L-R]

TOTAL 2012 Co-Emcees | Jen Mueller | Tammy Redmon

Meet & Mingle | TOTAL 2012 Table Mentors | Ambassadors

Anne Marie Bachmann | Sharon Baker | Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades | Penelope Bell

Diane Bridgwater | Marcia Brixey | Elaine Chan | Diane Easley

Zita Gustin | Kristiina Hiukka | Nancy Juetten | Margo Myers

Sylvia Reed | Bri Seeley | Lisa Schmidt | TOTAL 2012 Radio Voice, Deb Slater

Debbie Whitlock | TOTAL 2012 Photographer, Dani McDonough

Hear, Here! A TOTAL team #ShoutOut!

Alum | Fun

2012-01-13T22:11:00.000-08:00

A peek back on TOTAL Networking 2009-2011 | Alum Fun!

[L-R] *Mari Smith | President, International Social Media Association [ISMA], *Shauna Causey | Founder, Voluntweetup, *Gayle Hallgren-Rezac & Judy Thomson | Co-Authors, Work The Pond, and *Jolene Jang | The Meeting Maximizer.

Mari Smith, "Social Media Queen" - Seattle Event | Pre-event Round Table, Total Networking 2010.

	Angela Jia Kim \| Co-Founder & CEO, Savor The Success & Om Aroma.

	Shari Storm \| Chief Marketing Officer, Verity Credit Union & Author, Motherhood The New MBA.
	Anne-Marie Faiola \| Founder, BrambleBerry & Soap Queen TV.
	Tammy Redmon \| Business Growth Strategist & Professional Coach. Co-Emcee of Total Networking.
	Jen Mueller \| Founder, Talk Sporty To Me, & Sports Broadcaster, Root Sports. Co-Emcee of Total Networking.
	Debbie Whitlock \| Radio Host, Femme Finance Radio Show. Incoming (2013) Total Networking Event Director.
	Lori Richardson \| President, Score More Sales & Event Director, Total Networking.