Mastermind Dinners summary

Networking is about who you are, not how you do it.

Having a ton of social media accounts or attending networking events every night doesn’t mean you’re a “good” networker. Getting out there is just the start; using networking tools helps you dig down and figure out who you really are!

So you’ve spent a ton of time building up your online networks or trying to meet people at conferences. Yet these strategies have nothing over the mastermind approach to networking.

Masterminds know that there’s no better environment for making connections with influential people than during a shared meal in a cozy room that’s buzzing with conversation.

So you want to plan your own mastermind dinner, but you’re not sure how to start. Here are a couple of tips to help you determine which sort of event is best for your networking goals.

The first thing to consider is the type of network you want to develop. Once you determine this, you can better decide where you want to host your evening. For example, do you want to create a strong local network with a diverse group of people, or are you more interested in specific connections?

If you want your mastermind dinner to be memorable, attention to detail is crucial. Exactly how you invite your guests to your dinner, for example, is important.

Email is an inexpensive way to contact people, but it’ll cost you a few guests if you don’t do things correctly. The subject line of your email should always be personalized, and include the first name of your intended guest. This makes it easier to get past a potential gatekeeper like a personal assistant, directing your invitation directly to the recipient.