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Wait, what does PowerMatch do?
PowerMatch matches you up with professionals who want to network with you and would be good for you to network with! We schedule you with a small group of two other networkers to get together over lunch and network! (No, we are NOT a dating service, but we ARE a business matchmaking service!)
How much does it cost?
PowerMatch costs $30 per month (Just a buck a day!) which ensures you 2-3 awesome networking lunches per month. (Just imagine meeting 4-6 NEW business people, in industries beneficial to yours, each month!) Psst...want an even better price on your membership? Check out our exclusive offer on hoodditt!
What kinds of professionals will I meet?
Generally,
the professionals you meet through PowerMatch are excited about networking,
meeting new people, and understand the importance of building strong
business relationships. They are willing to add the right people to
their own circle of contacts and make referrals when appropriate.
PowerMatch accepts professionals in all sorts of business categories and select
individuals in transition, however, at this time, we DO NOT accept
individuals who represent Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies.
How many professionals will I meet and network with each month?
At this time, we are setting up our members with 2-3 meetings per month, typically with 2 other professionals, for a total of 4-6 new professionals per month, minimum. If your schedule allows for more networking sessions, please let us know, and we will try to accomodate you!
Only 4 people? Couldn't I meet more people by going to a networking event?
Of course! But when it comes to building REAL business networking, PowerMatch believes in quality over quantity, and meeting over lunch or coffee, in small groups, as opposed to a large, noisy room of many professionals, is a great way to begin building a REAL, long-lasting business relationship.
Obviously, on occasion, you are not going to
want to network further with some of the people you meet, nor will
everyone you meet want to network with you (or maybe they will!), and
that's OK! Our goal is to help you find professionals with whom you can
form symbiotic business relationships!
When will I know who I am networking with?
Upon
acceptance of your application, monthly payment set up and completion of the 15 minute intro
phone call with one of PowerMatch's networking staff, you will receive your networking meeting schedule for the month as well as information about each of your
networking partners, within a few days. Thereafter, you will
receive a schedule of networking sessions at the beginning of each
month, for as long as you are a PowerMatch member.
Who pays for lunch/coffee?
Each networker is expected to pay for his or her own lunch/coffee costs. (Although we do have members who generous pay for their networking partners' lunches - maybe you'll get lucky a few times!)
Why do I need to set up a phone conference with PowerMatch staff before getting down to business?
We
want to speak with you to explain to you what you can
expect, as well as what is expected of you, as well as give you the opportunity to ask us your own
questions! The better we get to know you, and your business, the better networking partners we can find for you. It is really only 15 minutes of your time - it will go by
quickly - we promise!
What if I can't make it to a meeting that PowerMatch has set up for me?
Please
let us know as soon as possible by emailing Sara@PowerMatchOnline.com and let us know when you are available to
reschedule. We will let your networking partners know, and try our
best to reschedule you at a more convenient time. While we would prefer that you keep your meeting, we understand that things come up occasionally, and with enough notice, we can usually fill your spot. Members who fail to show up to meetings without adequate advance notice of cancellation are not appreciated (and cause themselves to come across as unprofessional as well). In the event that a member does not show up to two meetings,without adequate notice of cancellation, that member's membership will be subject to suspension.
How long should the networking lunch/coffee last?
Your lunch/coffee with your networking partners should ideally last between 45 and 60 minutes. Occasionally all members in attendance want to stay on longer, and that's OK.
Why can't I see the PowerMatch members and pick who I want to network with myself?
Our
members' privacy is very important and we do not publish any of their
information online or otherwise share their information with anyone. Because we base our matches based on networking
potential, NOT sales potential, we feel it is best that the PowerMatch staff
makes the matches, that way, no one feels as though they are going to a
sales call, instead of a networking session.
