Recently I had an opportunity to talk with great, experienced and successful sales person. He told me when in networking meeting talk about anything except your profession unless the person in the group asks you. He says talking about your profession is big turn off for others at least me. I realized when biz owners or marketing persons starts SELLING you their products or services in the initial meetings I get annoyed. These meetings are to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Relationships bring business. Personally, I give business to those whom I trust the most which comes from the strong relationship.