Here's Ramon's top 10 list for how to MAXIMIZE your attendance at your next business event! Plus how Amazon is building trust and more!

1. Connect with venue staff.

2. Find the best seat for your goals - towards the front, near the Q&A mic or near someone you want to meet

3. Meet and connect with other attendees in line

4. Offer to help the event host

5. Bring good business cards

6. Ask people why they came and what they hope to get out of it

7. Ask people to HELP YOU get the most out of the event - sparks a conversation

8. Tell 2 or 3 things personal and business about yourself and wait

9. Don't CLING to any one person UNLESS the conversion is REALLY REALY flowing and they want it as well

10. What are your goals for going, know this and act accordingly

11. Get cell numbers and take selfies

12. What you wear matters - LOOK sharp and impactful

13. Connect other people to each other with INTENTION