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Here's the Storify of today's @ColumbusChamber's #BizLeaders2017 series event. It was a good set of information: storify.com/A2I_Language/bus…

And from us at Access, thanks to the Chamber and the panelists for this excellent event! #BizLeaders2017

Closing remarks: thank you to all the panelists for their thoughts and advice. Welcoming Craig Foglietti. #BizLeaders2017

Lusher: Diversify your network. Don't get stuck with the same people. #BizLeaders2017

Kondoff: Be prepared when you come to a meeting. Don't wing it. #BizLeaders2017

Final thoughts and advice: Bickel: Be present when you're at an event. Focus on what's in front of you. #BizLeaders2017

Let people know you'll be at an event and get to know them virtually. #BizLeaders2017

Use those channels to let clients know about new offerings, events, hires, etc. #BizLeaders2017

Know where your clients are on social media and do outreach through those channels. #BizLeaders2017

It can be a valuable way to network. You can be a source of information and that's good visibility. #BizLeaders2017

Moving to social media beyond LinkedIn. For networking events, be present on social media. (Case in point) #BizLeaders2017

If there's not a value now, ask when you can follow up. Set a meeting for 3-4 months out. Send a calendar invite. #BizLeaders2017

Set up the next step, the next meeting. Do your best to not leave things with a vague answer. #BizLeaders2017

Q: How long to continue asking and following up? A: Can be every three weeks, but there's no firm answer. Always schedule the next step.

"I'm following up because I'm doing my job. Please let me know if I should stop." Don't be afraid to ask. #BizLeaders2017

You can even say "I'll keep calling you until you tell me to stop." Let them know what your expectations are. #BizLeaders2017

Be persistent without being a pest. Set the ground rules ahead of time. #BizLeaders2017

Follow up but don't be too aggressive. Script these behaviors and know how you're going to respond to every contact. #BizLeaders2017

Just because someone reached out, it doesn't mean that they're ready or not ready. Call and email to leave that impression. #BizLeaders2017

Make sure you know who's doing what when it comes to responding to contacts. Make lists, follow up, know who touched it. #BizLeaders2017