90 day networking action plan

Free For Bconnected World Members.

Non members can attend 2* Sessions for Free!

90-Day Business Networking Action Plan (Training Course)

🎯 Purpose

To equip participants with the mindset, tools, and strategies tonetwork effectively, build relationships, and convert connections into business opportunitieswithin 90 days.

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–4)

Objective:Build a strong personal networking base.

Week 1 – Networking Mindset & Goal Setting

• Training: Why networking matters beyond sales (long-term trust, referrals, collaborations).
• Activity: Set SMART goals (e.g., 3 quality connections per event, 5 follow-ups per week).
• Exercise: Write a personal “Networking Mission Statement.”

Week 2 – Personal Branding & Positioning

• Training: Crafting a memorable introduction (60-second pitch).
• Activity: Develop LinkedIn profile and business card alignment.
• Exercise: Practice “value-based” introductions in pairs or small groups.

Week 3 – Building Your Toolkit

• Training: Business cards, digital contact tools (QR codes, CRM apps).
• Activity: Create a lead capture system (spreadsheet or CRM).
• Exercise: Map out your current network (clients, suppliers, peers).

Week 4 – Listening & Relationship Building

• Training: Active listening, asking powerful questions, remembering names.
• Activity: Roleplay conversations with emphasis on listening.
• Exercise: Pair up to practice shifting from “transactional talk” to “relationship talk.”

Phase 2: Expansion (Weeks 5–8)

Objective:Expand reach and visibility.

Week 5 – Event Strategy

• Training: How to prepare for networking events (research, goals, follow-ups).
• Activity: Each member attends at least 1 external networking event.
• Exercise: Create an “Event Checklist” template.

Week 6 – Follow-Up Mastery

• Training: 24/48-hour rule for follow-ups.
• Activity: Draft 3 follow-up message templates (email, LinkedIn, SMS).
• Exercise: Roleplay different follow-up scenarios (referral, collaboration, social).

Week 7 – Leveraging Social Media

• Training: Using LinkedIn, Facebook groups, and online communities for networking.
• Activity: Post 1 value-driven piece of content on LinkedIn.
• Exercise: Comment on 5 industry posts meaningfully.

Week 8 – Collaboration Opportunities

• Training: Spotting win-win partnerships and joint ventures.
• Activity: Match group members into “power pairs” to discuss collaboration ideas.
• Exercise: Each person presents one potential collaboration idea.

Phase 3: Conversion & Leadership (Weeks 9–12)

Objective:Turn connections into opportunities and step into a leadership role.

Week 9 – Asking for Referrals & Introductions

• Training: How to ask without being pushy.
• Activity: Draft a script for referral requests.
• Exercise: Practice referral conversations in triads.

Week 10 – Giving Value First

• Training: The power of reciprocity in networking.
• Activity: Each participant makes 3 introductions for others.
• Exercise: Share stories of how giving first led to opportunities.

Week 11 – Hosting & Leading Networking

• Training: Hosting a small networking meetup, online or offline.
• Activity: Plan a mini “coffee connect” event.
• Exercise: Members rotate hosting roles.

Week 12 – Review, Refine, and Scale

• Training: Tracking ROI of networking (clients, referrals, collaborations).
• Activity: Create a personal 12-month networking plan.