David Davis | Owner, Winwood Design
Q. "How do you get the most out of a Sundowner"
The reason I like to attend the Sundowner events is to expand my opportunities to meet other business leaders. I am constantly amazed by who I can encounter at these events. At first, the crowds can seem a bit overwhelming. I mean, all these people mingling and chatting. So what I like to do is zero in on just one person and introduce myself. I may ask, "What do you do for a living?" or, "Are you new to the Carlsbad Chamber?" or "Do you attend other events?" I might talk about something that happened recently or share an interesting fact. It may seem awkward at first, but we are all there to meet new people and enhance those relationships with people we already know. It is not important to leave these events knowing everybody has your card in their hand. It is important that we meet just one person that we know a little more about and look forward to seeing at the next event. It is about networking, just remember one thing: the person you are talking with may not have any reason to utilize your business, but their friends, family and business acquaintances may be looking for your skills.
Reach Winwood at [email protected]
Q. "How do you get the most out of a Sundowner"
The reason I like to attend the Sundowner events is to expand my opportunities to meet other business leaders. I am constantly amazed by who I can encounter at these events. At first, the crowds can seem a bit overwhelming. I mean, all these people mingling and chatting. So what I like to do is zero in on just one person and introduce myself. I may ask, "What do you do for a living?" or, "Are you new to the Carlsbad Chamber?" or "Do you attend other events?" I might talk about something that happened recently or share an interesting fact. It may seem awkward at first, but we are all there to meet new people and enhance those relationships with people we already know. It is not important to leave these events knowing everybody has your card in their hand. It is important that we meet just one person that we know a little more about and look forward to seeing at the next event. It is about networking, just remember one thing: the person you are talking with may not have any reason to utilize your business, but their friends, family and business acquaintances may be looking for your skills.
Reach Winwood at [email protected]