Business is about social networking…and so is the dog park.
Ever since I’ve had Caleb, my boxer pup Diesel, has had his share of adjustments. Of course this happens when youbring a child into the world and your pet has now become second string to the kid. My husband has this tendency to overpromise and under deliver when it comes to Diesel. Monday it was “I promise we’ll go for a walk tomorrow, D”, and then of course Tuesday came and that “walk” never happened. Sean was too tired. Understandable, he works 10-hour days and gets up at 4am, but still - my heart went out to Diesel.
So since Caleb was at my sister-in-law’s today, I made it my mission to go above and beyond for D. I took him to the doggie park and let him roam freely with the other pups. Letting D run around, play and ”converse” with the other dogs (he particularly liked this pitbull/dalmation mix), it dawned on me that dogs at the dog park are not shy about networking. They meet, run and play together like they’re old pals.
Well, same goes for business. If you’re too shy, then what are you doing in business? Business is about getting out there, meeting new people and sharing ideas!!! In fact, I just attended a wonderful seminar on how to use Facebook presented by MaryPat Kavanagh, the queen of social marketing, that says the best way to attract business is to make friends. So, now, that’s my mission in life and in business - making more connections whether it’s on Facebook, at the coffee shop, at networking events or even at the dog park.
See? Dogs really can teach their owners something every day! 
D gave me the inspiration for this blog!
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