What is networking? You know, besides the obvious exercise of talking to people, what is it REALLY?
In this episode of the Be Moore Mindful podcast our hosts Carrolee Moore and Melanie Rice are joined by the perfect guest for the topic of Mindset and Networking - Director of Recruiting and Coaching with VIP, Podcast Host of We Are VIP and CEO of Success North Dallas, the "networking ninja" herself, Casey Hasten.
Their discussion ends up answering some burning questions for new entrepreneurs - starting with "what is a network?" Hot tip: It's not everyone you have a business card for.
Casey gives us her definition and the foundation of how to enter the world of networking as a business owner with the right mindset. Casey gives us her top tips for being intentional when walking into a room full of strangers and how to be your authentic self even in business. Casey even admits her own flubs, which is encouraging for newbies who may be too nervous to be bold for fear of making a mistake.
Our hosts and Casey discuss those "gut" (some would call them morals) standards we should all have and how they will help you OWN every room you walk in.
The ladies bring up questions we all should be asking:
Questions like "how do you blend the "I need" aspect of networking with "radical" giving?"
"How do you ready your minds to walk into a room and be authentic even when you don't feel like you have value to add?"
"What are the top mistakes people make when first starting their networking journey as an entrepreneur?"
They also discuss a very key principle in networking and in life - ALWAYS BE NICE. At the core of the concept is that fact that you never know who you'll need in the future, and how your intentional kindness could lead to open doors where there may be no opportunity otherwise.
This episode boils down to, if you go into networking solely because you have a need, you're doing it the wrong way. Casey, Carrolee and Melanie are here to talk about how to avoid that and how to set your mind right to do it properly.
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With each episode of the Be Moore Mindful podcast, your hosts Carrolee and Mel help you cut through the noise of all the folks focusing on the “doing” of running a business. In essence these two entrepreneurs, now business partners, are creating the space they wish they had when they first started on their respective entrepreneurial journey.
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