The 4 Types of People You'll Meet When NetworkingMake networking opportunities more meaningful by connecting with contacts at their level.

ByIvan Misner

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Ivan Misner breaks down the four styles of behavior you'll encounter when networking.

Why is this important? If you can identify the tendencies of the people you network with, you can better understand what clicks in their heads and communicate on their level. That way, you can more effectively gain referrals and connections and make sure you don't walk away from networking opportunities empty-handed.

To learn the four most styles of networking behavior, click play.

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Ivan Misner

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Dr. Ivan Misner is aNew York Times畅销书作者和合作者of the bestselling book, Networking Like a Pro (Entrepreneur Press 2017). He is also the founder and chief visionary officer of BNI, the world's largest referral marketing and networking organization.

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