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47: Why most networking fails (with Cherie Werner)
Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it!
Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success.
The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can imagine. The funniest and unequivocally worst idea wins.
https://pitchpleasegame.com/
THE GUEST
Cherie Werner is at the heart of Austin’s vibrant startup scene. As co-founder and community organizer of Fiesta, one of Austin’s largest networking events, she creates connections that span founders, investors, and newcomers alike. Cherie also serves as the Chief Kindness Officer at Koya Innovations, a startup focused on retaining key talent with kindness. Renowned for her generosity, Cherie exemplifies what it means to nurture authentic relationships.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 How to network and keep relationships
Introverted? Networking can still work for you. Start by viewing each interaction as a chance to help others, and always follow up. Taking notes on people you meet helps make those follow-ups meaningful and memorable.
đź’ˇ Should I stay in a big city or move back home?
Staying in a big city can be tough, but it’s worth the effort. Build connections by consistently attending events, following up with interesting people, and even hosting your own gatherings to create your own community.
🔄 Red flags in startup culture
High turnover and poor communication aren’t just annoyances—they’re often signs of deeper cultural issues. Look for these clues, ask direct questions, and always trust your gut when assessing a company’s work environment.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups. Real startup people. Real startup problems.
Connect with Cherie Werner:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-werner/Â
FIESTA: https://www.fiesta.community/
Connect with Joel Di Trapani:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/
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Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it!
Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success.
The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can imagine. The funniest and unequivocally worst idea wins.
https://pitchpleasegame.com/
THE GUEST
Cherie Werner is at the heart of Austin’s vibrant startup scene. As co-founder and community organizer of Fiesta, one of Austin’s largest networking events, she creates connections that span founders, investors, and newcomers alike. Cherie also serves as the Chief Kindness Officer at Koya Innovations, a startup focused on retaining key talent with kindness. Renowned for her generosity, Cherie exemplifies what it means to nurture authentic relationships.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 How to network and keep relationships
Introverted? Networking can still work for you. Start by viewing each interaction as a chance to help others, and always follow up. Taking notes on people you meet helps make those follow-ups meaningful and memorable.
đź’ˇ Should I stay in a big city or move back home?
Staying in a big city can be tough, but it’s worth the effort. Build connections by consistently attending events, following up with interesting people, and even hosting your own gatherings to create your own community.
🔄 Red flags in startup culture
High turnover and poor communication aren’t just annoyances—they’re often signs of deeper cultural issues. Look for these clues, ask direct questions, and always trust your gut when assessing a company’s work environment.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups. Real startup people. Real startup problems.
Connect with Cherie Werner:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-werner/Â
FIESTA: https://www.fiesta.community/
Connect with Joel Di Trapani:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/