Jason Jacobsohn is well known in the Chicago area as a “connector” and go-to person for entrepreneurs who want to grow and maintain their success. He enjoys sharing his expertise and helping others through his blog at NetworkingInsight.com, e-mail newsletter, website at Jacobsohn.com, and networking column in Magazine Soho. Currently, Jason is Director of Venture Development at AEGIS Professional Services, which provides innovative and integrated, comprehensive business services through its legal, consulting, and capital sourcing practice groups to emerging and established businesses. Jason received him MBA from DePaul and sits on the board of the DePaul Alumni Association.
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| Five Common Mistakes People Make at Events by Jason Jacobsohn - Nov, 2008 Often, we hear from people who we know that they don’t get anything out of networking events. The reason that they feel this way is because they expect instant results. Also, they are probably missing the main reason to network, which is to build long term and mutually beneficial relations... | |||
| Follow Up, Consistent Communication Both Critical to Building Relationships by Jason Jacobsohn - Nov, 2008 It’s amazing to me how many people never follow up with me after I meet them at an event. Nine out of 10 people are never heard from again. To increase these odds, I don’t wait for people and I follow up instead. Proactive follow up is critical to building meaningful relationships. Als... | |||
| How to Practice, Master the Art of Safe Networking Across Business Circles by Jason Jacobsohn - Nov, 2008 Relationship building is such a personal activity that you need to be careful when getting to know people. After all, your local business community is not as large as you may think. People know each other and it will get around if you’re not acting in a respectable and honorable way to... | |||
| Leverage the Power of Networking to Find Your Next Job by Jason Jacobsohn - Nov, 2008 Studies have shown that 80% of jobs are found through networking while 20% are found through advertising. Because of networking, jobs are found through people you know, referrals, informational interviews, and direct calling of employers. Networking is a powerful tool that can help you ... | |||
| Proactive Networking Can Lead to Greater Success by Jason Jacobsohn - Nov, 2008 Like anything in life, you need to be proactive so your chances of success are that much greater. Well, networking is no exception. You need to take the time and effort to build relationships. Produce Your Own Events, Seminars A great way to get yourself in front of people is to pro... | |||
| Attend Non-Traditional Events to Broaden Your Professional Network by Jason Jacobsohn - Jan, 2007 Most people attend traditional business networking events to expand their networks. Traditional events include functions produced by people-focused organizations (such as for women and young professionals) as well as industry-focused groups (such as for marketing and software). Though n... | |||
| Brand Yourself to Enhance Your Image in Networking Circles by Jason Jacobsohn - Jan, 2007 You will meet many people while you network. It can be challenging not only for you to remember others but for others to remember you. You need to make yourself stand out in a positive way. You may get lost in the crowd if you don’t take this seriously. Be creative and try several ideas... | |||
| Build Quality Relationships By Working With Networking Organizations by Jason Jacobsohn - Jan, 2007 While there are many ways to build quality relationships, it can be a challenge for some people to build them through networking. Try various ideas and be open to new suggestions. By taking on a leadership role or committee responsibility with networking organizations, you will have an ... | |||
| Dispelling the Top Five Myths About Attending Networking Events by Jason Jacobsohn - Jan, 2007 Networking can be a challenge for some people because they either don’t understand it or they don’t feel the need to participate. People have their own perceptions about the value of networking and when they should network. For some people, networking is only important when a need arise... | |||
| Networking: an Entrepreneur's Best Friend For Building a Business by Jason Jacobsohn - Jan, 2007 Whether it’s to find a new job, make a sale or find a partner, people network for various reasons. All these reasons are important for people in the corporate world as well as entrepreneurs. In fact, entrepreneurs should take networking very seriously because it can be a major asset in ... | |||
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