Networking: One Word That Expands the Website
Hillary’s office is sleek and elegant with a bookcase full of leatherbound books. Hillary sits behind the desk and flips through a file. Steve sits in front of her desk, as Greg stands off to the side. Steve looks very nervous. Greg looks very calm. “Well, I must say, Steve, Greg, I think this website of yours, the “Idea Marketplace,” Stevenetwork.com has enormous potential!” Greg gives a slight bow and says, “Why, thank you, Miss James; we think so too.” “Ah, but do you see its true potential?
One thing I’ve learned from the writing and publishing business is this, one word – networking,” Hillary says. “Networking? Ah... how does that factor into-,” Greg asks. “Ah, I see what you mean,” Steve begins, “bringing people together who have something in common, whether it’s a writer who’s good at sci-fi and someone with an idea for a book or…” A laughing, Hillary says, “Yes, or someone with an idea for a new ‘widget’, and the people he needs to connect with in order to make it happen.
You’re very fast at picking up on things, Steve – I like that in a man.” “So... just what are you suggesting we do?” Greg asks. Steve’s face lights up. “I see it; we expand our website. It won’t just be a place for people to post their ideas, we’ll also help them to network with the sorts of people who’ll want to invest and/or promote their idea!” Hillary is impressed.
She smiles at Steve. “Once again, you’re on top of things, Steve – another attribute I like in a man.” “Ah...Thanks.” Perplexed and a little jealous at being left out of the conversation, Greg interrupts. “Huh, and it would only require a slight modification to the website. Miss James, you are a certified genius!” “Oh, I’m just a woman who knows what she wants, and how to get it.
Tell you what, why don’t we go to dinner and discuss some other ideas I have, Steve? You like steak? Fleming’s serves the best in town.” “Fleming’s? Ah…” “He’ll be happy to.” Greg announces. “Greg!” Steve says quickly. “Wonderful!” Hillary gets to her feet and moves to get her coat and briefcase. “Ah...well...what about Greg? Shouldn’t he-?” Steve asks. “Steve, you need to learn, I’m a woman who knows what she wants, and I get it! Right now, I want you.” “She’s right, Steve; there’s no need for both of us to be there.