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3 Ways to Get More Business at Networking Events
When it comes to building contacts, quality trumps quantity.
Dr. Ivan Misner is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author 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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