Preface
Before I learned how to network effectively, my life was dramatically different.
Working as a receptionist by day and a bartender by night, the idea of achieving meaningful success in the professional realm seemed like a pipe dream. However, that dream was turned into a reality thanks to the people who became part of my network.
At the time, I had no idea how powerful networking could be, but now I realize how incredible it is that each of us is just one contact away from having our entire life change direction.
In a very short time I went from being “unconnected” to meeting thousands of people. Thanks to those connections and my hard work, I was able to create a successful and varied career as a newspaper columnist, frequent radio guest, local television reporter, and fundraiser raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities. I became an active volunteer in the community and eventually won a political nomination to run for public office. Best of all, I was able to create a successful business, Elevate Seminars + Strategic Development Inc. (www.ElevateBiz.com), teaching other professionals through conference speeches and corporate training how to change their lives and create success by getting connected.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible people who influenced my life both professionally and personally.
After leaving university I held a variety of jobs. I sold cars and makeup and even had an unsuccessful stint at selling knives. At one ...
