The connectors - Maribeth Kuzmeski

PRAISE FOR THE CONNECTORS " The Connectors is truly a book after my own heart! BNI across the world has been built on similar concepts. This great book takes an in–depth look at what it takes to create valuable business relationships. It's packed with advice that will help you improve your current relationships and create great new ones!" — Dr. Ivan Misner , founder and chairman, BNI; New York Times bestselling author " The Connectors helps readers put their best self forward to create strong, positive, profitable relationships. In a world where who you know and who knows you matters, Kuzmeski's great advice will help you lay the groundwork for building relationships that last." — Jon Gordon , author of the international bestseller The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy and Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else "Every sales superstar I have ever met knows that relationships can be developed only by becoming a master connector. You won't find a better handbook for connecting anywhere!" — George Ludwig , international speaker, trainer, corporate consultant, and bestselling author of Power Selling: Seven Strategies for Cracking the Sales Code and Wise Moves: 60 Quick Tips to Improve Your Position in Life & Business "Ineffective connectors do not make great leaders. They do not make great entrepreneurs. They do not make great salespeople. And so on. In The Connectors , Kuzmeski presents her relationship–building formula and then chapter by chapter shows readers how to use their relationships and connections with others to take their business life to the next level. It's great advice from which we can all learn." — Quint Studer , CEO and founder of Studer Group; bestselling author of Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top and Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference "The lessons you'll find in The Connectors are invaluable. The book is chock–full of actionable advice that teaches readers how to use their own talents and unique qualities to positively impact others and thus improve their bottom line. Kuzmeski's promised result is simple. By branding yourself as a true connector, you can keep them coming back to you time and again without ever having to ask. If you want to learn how to truly connect with your clients, employees, coworkers, or anyone in your business life, read this book!" — Robin Fisher Roffer , CEO and founder of Big Fish Marketing; author of Make a Name for Yourself: 8 Steps Every Woman Needs to Create a Personal Brand Strategy for Success and The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You