Resource Network - Part One

When was the last time that someone asked you for a referral to a good CPA? Perhaps they were in need of an excellent lawyer. Maybe they were in need of a good dentist for their son. Whatever their need might be, if you position yourself right, you might very well be in a position to help them and in turn help yourself.

My mantra is "one of the most self-serving things one can do is live their life selflessly." Selflessly give of your time, selflessly give of your knowledge and selflessly give of your resources. When someone asks you for a referral or recommendation they are likely asking you because they trust and respect you. Don't let a good opportunity pass you buy.

Just as my readers have heard me say over and over again that you need to be a ferocious consumer of information to remain relevant, one should be just as committed building to building a solid professional resource network. You never know when the opportunity might present itself to offer a good referral, your opinion or sound advice. Guess what, when you are in that position to provide a good resource you have just struck gold....twice! First with the person in need and second, with the person or persons you are referring. Gold!

I believe if you want to truly be a person of service you must put yourself in a position to be of service when called upon to help. That means creating a resource network of people that you whole-heartedly believe in and would never think twice about using yourself and of course referring. You build your professional network with the understanding that when you put "their" name on the line, you are in turn putting your name and reputation on the line as well. This is not something to be taken lightly.

How do you build a professional resource network? I will cover this in my next post. In the mean time, I simply want to plant the idea that building and having a professional resource network is one of the smartest thing any committed professional can do.

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