(FREE - IVAA Member's Only) IVAA's "Expert of the Month"

Expert of the Month Session "Secrets to Successful Networking" with Sandi Silva, Presenting and Nina Feldman, Panelist

Are you terrified at that thought of making conversation in a business environment? Do you get nervous when someone asks you about your business? Do you stumble through your 30 second or elevator speech? In Sandi Silva’s session, "Secrets to Successful Networking", you will learn how to successfully promote your business at the IVAA Live Summit networking event by using these steps:

• Prepare before you go
• Know your target audience
• Know your brand (YOU!)
• Open with a WOW
• Be flexible
• Remember: it’s not about YOU
• Remove the stench of desperation
• Close the deal—follow up!