Make Your
Contacts Count.

Learn how to Make Networking an Art not an Accident!

Building trust-based relationships is the # 1 predictor of career success. Contacts Count has developed eight competencies that include, skills, behaviors, tools, and strategies that you can learn. And in doing so feel confident and competent in any conversation you have with anyone, any time, and anywhere. The conversations you have can lead to building trust-based relationships - relationships that can have a profound impact on both your professional and personal lives.
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Are you currently employed, a business owner, or job seeker who:

Struggles with finding potential clients or job opportunities

Dreads networking meetings because you stumble for the words to describe what you do

Hates using LinkedIn and other online marketing tactics

Tried to learn how to network, but got fed up with generic tips and useless anecdotes

President & CEO of Contacts Count, the premier training organization for high achieving professionals who want to grow their business or career by using their natural relationship skills.

Meet the instructor

Hi, I’m Vern Schellenger.

I've been in the development industry for 30 something years. My team and I help our clients get control of their business or career by showing them exactly how to make authentic, mutually beneficial connections. We make it so easy that networking becomes incorporated into their regular conversations and routines, so it transforms their businesses, careers, and lives.

If you've been struggling with strategically expanding your network and building genuine relationships with the right people, let's talk!

What are you waiting for? You could have so many more opportunities at your fingertips!

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Our proven practices and personalized support turn networking from a chore to a joy.

I was searching and struggling with finding a new position when I met Vern. He showed me how to effectively network, and as a result, I was able to land my dream job!

Rick Wentheiser | Manager of Process Improvement at Discover Financial Services

I was looking for something or someone to help me get to the next level of success in my career and business. In working with Vern, I gained clarity. I used the 8 competencies to grow my network effortlessly. I turned my existing network into a real asset. Most importantly, I gained confidence and competence in my ability to build relationships. I now approach networking in a more intentional and deliberate way.

Bolaji Olagunju | CEO of The WorkForce Group/Nigeria

Vern helped me take more than two decades of experience, lessons learned, accomplishments, passion and more and create MY story — a story that truly reflects me and my career goals. More importantly, he guided me through how to tell my story to the right people, at the right time! This helped me take a giant step in my career path toward a position that will open many doors.

Melissa Ferrari | VP – Membership + Operations –American College of Preventative Medicine

I had major concerns about the ability of our MBA students to use their networking skills in finding jobs as graduation approached. We hired Contacts Count to create a program to improve their skills. The improvement was dramatic. The group’s average score on the 8 networking competencies improved from the low 50’s to the high 70’s in less than 90 days. And most importantly, they used their skills to build relationships and land jobs. A number of the students said the program changed their lives.

Gil Yancey | Former Executive Director of Career Development George Washington University School of Business

Our Courses

Discover the tweaks you can make to your networking approach that will help you dramatically improve your skills and reduce the time it'll take to find that person who has the power to hire you!
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