The Value of a Face to Face Meeting

I’ve always believed there is strong value in a face to face meeting. It seems crazy that in today’s world a face to face meeting has become unique because it is so rare. Between the phone, e-mails, texting, Skype, webinars and web conferences it seems that “reaching” people without contact is the new goal of many of the most successful product developers today. I mean think about it: We now have a way to turn on our cars via our cell phones hundreds of miles away. We have eliminated the need for the human hand to turn a key in the ignition.
To me, meeting face to face gives people the ability to truly see facial expressions, body language, and even a simple smile. It also promotes the idea of conversation without delay. Many people feel technology based meetings are more productive based on spending less money traveling to meet with clients. While this is true, the amount that can be accomplished in a face to face meeting can be leaps and bounds above what can be accomplished in an e-mail or text.
I’m excited to announce that even though Topaz is a virtual company with our leadership team located all over the US, we will be launching a campaign to visit many of our clients in our geographically based areas. I am personally very excited to meet many of the clients in person I’ve spoken with on the phone and e-mailed with. I truly think there is nothing like being able to have a conversation with someone face to face.
If you’re interested in meeting with a Topaz representative please call me at 503-651-4300 Ext. 317, or e-mail me at jillian.walsh@etopaz.com. I’d love to meet with you.









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