1. Presented by:
Susan Toalson
University of Illinois
Employees
Credit Union

3. Took a job
for $10
an hour

4. It’s not
about the
money.

5. It’s about
the people.

6. What does this mean to you?

7. To be a super connector, you need…
People, Hustle,
& A Big Mouth.

9. Successful people are always looking for
opportunities to help others.
Unsuccessful people are always asking,
'What's in it for me?’
— Brian Tracy

10. What's the difference between
Networking and creating an
Entourage?

11. .
Networking Entourage

12. .
Networking Entourage

13. Networking Entourage

14. What other differences are
there to building an entourage
vs. just networking?

15. SO, HOW DO YOU

16. TEAMWORK

17. Which PEOPLE do you
want in YOUR Entourage?

18. Are you impressed by the
work they do?

19. Do they have access to leaders
or decision makers?

20. Are they active in the
community?

22. What kind of attributes do
YOU possess to be
a part of an Entourage?

24. Think long-term.
Build your
Brand.
Have a Personal
& Professional
Billboard.

26. Share. Describe. More.
Switch up your share message depending
on your audience.

27. Personal relationships are always
the key to good business.
You can buy networking;
you can’t buy friendships.
-Lindsay Fox

28. You had me at hello.

30. Ask
thoughtful
questions.

31. Ask for
advice.

32. Collaborate.
Think of yourself
as a connector

33. Be
authentic.

34. Follow Up!

36. List List the top three ideas you heard today
and how you will implement them
upon your return.

37. • Find someone new
• Share your top three ideas
• Switch
• Repeat X 3

38. Now What?
Use each other
as resources.

39. THANK
YOU
SUSAN TOALSON
University of Illinois
Employee’s Credit
Union