“Networking is so valuable for many reasons: client search, job or employee search, sharing who/what you know, & knowledge of yours and other industries.  Audie McCarthy’s book “Networking Edge – Building Relationships for Success” is truly a practical guide.   You never know where your next referral is coming from, so network with as many people as you can.  I was introduced to Nurse Next Door through networking.  As well, my four key hires were through networking.  I also learned about Networking Edge through networking.  Time commitment is not huge, but the results are!”

Lucie Shaw, Owner / Managing Director - Care
Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services

 

“I wanted to thank you for writing such an inspirational "masterpiece"; it certainly gave me a few jolts and reminders of what I need to do to keep business moving in a positive direction.’

Brenda Paul, The House Diva

"I found your book, Networking Edge - Building Relationships for Success" to be insightful and informative, particularly the chapter "The Five W's of Networking" and the importance of developing a networking strategy - too often, people approach networking initiatives in a sort of haphazard sort of way. Your book provides direction and "how to".

Tery Tsiliganos | Senior Account Manager | RBC Royal Bank   

“Audie, I just  wanted to thank you for inviting me to your book launch, it was great fun.I have completed reading the book and it is wonderful - lots of great stories and really solid & applicable information.  I thought I understood networking however having read your book I picked up a number of new ideas! 

Best of luck with future sales, appearances - and your next book!“

Diana Zanin, SalesBiz Consulting 

Audie McCarthy, put together an interactive workshop for 160 women at our recent Women’s Leadership Forum. It was received with great enthusiasm by the participants.  Her book “Networking Edge: Building Relationships for Success” is an easy and effective read.  Her approach both in the workshop, and in her book is practical, to the point, and very implementable. Audie is a professional whom I highly recommend. 

Annette Heatherington, Manager, Centre of Excellence for Women & Newcomers, Microskills (www.microskills.ca)

Audie practices what she preaches. She is an active member of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating her strong ability to build relationships by consistently attending events, speaking at chamber conferences and supporting chamber activities through her newsletter. I am honoured to endorse her book on networking - she is an example of someone who walks the talk.

John Sawyer, Executive Director, Oakville Chamber of Commerce

As an executive on our Board of Directors, Audie exemplifies the practices described in her book. By reading the book and completing the exercises, you will increase your comfort level and ability to network in any situation. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to grow their business and/or number of friends.

Dave Cage, Executive Director, Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce

Audie McCarthy is a household name in our community - the “go to” professional for expert consulting on partnership and relational development. Her years of experience and proven ability to put theory into practice make this book a must read.

Cheryl Jensen, Vice President
Technology, Apprenticeship and Corporate Training, Mohawk College

When asked for advice on business success, I counsel people to build bridges to“nowhere”. While it is good to focus on the job at hand and develop yourself fully, it is equally important to do some things in life where there is not an immediate reward.
When you build a bridge to nowhere, perhaps through volunteering or mentoring, you never know what will come back across it. Some of my most interesting experiences have resulted from opportunities which crossed a bridge built at an earlier point in my career. I think this is a critical lesson learned from networking. Audie McCarthy has set down the basic rules of networking in an easy-to-read and informative book appropriate for a person of any age.

Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
DeGroote School of Business McMaster University

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