"Why is networking important? Because it’s the best way to build connections with people who may ultimately turn into clients. This is a must-read book for the introvert and for the extrovert because the author offers something for both: for the introvert, Carol’s tips on how to create a plan to network boosts the introvert’s confidence so that they can feel more at ease when networking. And for the extrovert, her tips on how to stay focused enough to create a networking plan can elevate the extrovert’s networking from just having fun to creating actual networking opportunities. This book reflects not only Carol’s networking experience, but that of the 35 people she interviewed in a variety of professions and industries. You can tell Carol is a strategic planner by the way she strategically organized this book to appeal to all types of learners: For instance, for those too busy to read every page of this book, Carol provides chapter summaries at the end of each chapter. For those who like to read text, there’s plenty of text, and for those who are visual learners, there’s plenty of charts and graphs. For those who like filling in worksheets to guide themselves through a process, there are plenty of worksheets, from the Elevator Speech Components worksheet to the Referral Strategies worksheet, etc. And, for those who want specific networking suggestions, check out Appendix 3, Additional Insights. Go forth and network!" -Carole Levitt | Author