109: Smart Networking

Do you look forward to networking as much as you do your next dentist appointment?

You’re not alone.

To fix that, we’re diving into a fresh approach to networking with Melissa Snow, a Business Relationship Strategist. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how we connect.

Instead of focusing on how many sales you can make, Melissa advocates for cultivating genuine relationships.

In our conversation, Melissa shares;

practical tips for your next networking event,
how to choose the right events for you,
common mistakes to avoid and,
smart follow-up strategies that’ll save you time and boost your effectiveness.

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What You’ll Hear:

02:08 how not to network

04:01 Melissa’s definition of networking

05:57 how to leverage networking to boost your side hustle

06:50 why you might choose a virtual networking event

08:48 what to expect at a speed networking event

10:12 sample questions Melissa asks

11:08 top mistakes made by entrepreneurs at events

12:56 how to follow up (and how not to)

16:35 substitutes for passing a business card

17:32 be a real human and show up authentically

19:49 a really bad example of networking