What should you say during your 60-second presentation when you want people to actually recognize and act on referral opportunities?

In this episode, Faithann Basore sits down with Lizette Clouta for a live coaching session to build a clear, referral-driven 60-second presentation. Together, they move from a general introduction to a structured, story-based pitch that gives people in the room specific clues to listen for.

If you’ve ever felt unsure what to say during your weekly introduction—or like people still don’t “get” how to refer you—this episode walks you through exactly how to fix that.

Faithann walks Lizette through a simple framework:

Most people struggle with their 60-second because they try to explain their business.

But your job in a networking room is different:

Clarity creates referrals.

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If a friend or business connection came to mind while you were listening—someone you genuinely want to see thrive—send this episode their way.

What should you be thinking before you walk into a networking event if you want more referrals and better conversations?

In this episode, Faithann Basore shares her 3-Question Networking Reset—a simple, intentional way to shift your mindset before entering any networking meeting or one-to-one. Instead of walking in distracted or reactive, this reset helps you become more present, more curious, and more referable.

Faithann explains how a quick pause—right after you park your car or before you walk into a room—can completely change how you show up, what you notice, and the opportunities you create.

You’ll learn how to move from “just attending” networking events to walking in with clarity, purpose, and awareness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

The 3-Question Networking Reset

Before walking into your next networking meeting, ask yourself:

When you walk in with these questions in mind, you show up differently—and people feel that.

Hop on a discovery call when you’d like support finding more opportunities in the networking rooms you’re already in.

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How do you walk into a large networking room and know exactly who to talk to—and how much time to spend with each person?

In this episode of the Business Networking & Referrals for Entrepreneurs | The Networker’s Tour Guide, host Faithann Basore shares a simple but powerful strategy to help you navigate networking rooms with clarity and intention.

This episode introduces the 1–2–3 Method, a practical framework for categorizing the people in the room so you can focus your time, build stronger relationships, and create more referral opportunities.

Instead of guessing who to talk to—or defaulting to the people you already know—this method helps you move people from unfamiliar to trusted connections over time.

• How to confidently navigate large networking events

Networking isn’t about talking to everyone—it’s about being intentional with who you talk to and how you spend your time.

When you understand how to move people from:

you create a natural path to stronger relationships and consistent referrals.

In this episode, Faithann mentions Sarah Golding, who is stepping in to support local business owners affected by the sudden closure of The Painted Tree.

If you or someone you know could use guidance, encouragement, or a place to connect with other makers, you can find Sarah here:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/makersinbusiness

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In this episode of The Networker’s Tour Guide Podcast, host Faithann Basore welcomes returning guest Nikki Rausch, CEO of Sales Maven and author of Buying Signals, to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in business networking: recognizing when someone is actually interested in working with you.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering “Did I miss something?” — this episode is for you.

Nikki shares how small moments in conversation can lead to big opportunities… if you know what to listen for and what to say next.

• What a buying signal really is (and why most people miss them)

📚 About Nikki Rausch

Nikki Rausch is the CEO of Sales Maven, an organization dedicated to authentic selling. With more than 25 years of sales experience, she helps entrepreneurs and small business owners learn how to sell successfully—without feeling pushy or inauthentic.

She is the author of Buying Signals and works with clients through her SalesMaven Society to build confidence and close more business through relationship-based sales.

Nikki has generously shared her Sales Follow-Up Made Easy Guide with listeners of this episode.

If you’ve ever wondered what to say after a networking conversation or how to follow up without feeling awkward, this guide gives you:

• Proven follow-up strategies that increase conversions

It’s a practical next step to help you turn great conversations into real business.

🔗 Connect with Nikki

🌐 https://yoursalesmaven.com/

📚 Buying Signals

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirausch/

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What should you do after a networking event to actually build relationships, get referrals, and grow your business? In this solo episode Faithann Basore breaks down exactly what happens after the networking meeting—and why your success depends on what you do next. From follow-up strategies to one-to-one meetings, this episode will help you turn simple conversations into real opportunities.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Networking doesn’t end when the meeting is over—it’s just getting started. The more intentional and present you are during the event, the easier it becomes to follow up, build trust, and create opportunities afterward. As Faithann shares, listening actively in the room leads to meaningful follow-up conversations later.

Simple strategies Faithann has learned from Nikki Rausch—like clearly stating where you met someone and offering specific times to connect—can dramatically increase your response rate and help you build stronger business relationships.

Resources & Next Steps

When you want help improving your follow-up messages, networking strategy, or referral language, Faithann offers personalized coaching to help you turn conversations into real business growth.

👉 Book a discovery call

When you want help choosing the right rooms, clarifying your networking strategy, and building a personalized plan, Faithann offers a 30-minute strategy session to help you network with confidence and intention.

👉 Book your 30-minute strategy session

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How do you build real relationships through business networking?

In this episode of The Networker’s Tour Guide Podcast, host Faithann Basore sits down with Oklahoma City networking leader Sybil Hale, founder of Mix and Mingle Business Networking and owner of Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services.

Sybil shares the story behind the rapid growth of Mix and Mingle—from a single lunch meeting to multiple business networking chapters across the Oklahoma City metro—and the core principles that make networking rooms welcoming, effective, and relationship-driven.

They discuss how strong networking communities help business owners build referrals, why collaboration beats competition, and how consistency and clarity make networking groups easier for new entrepreneurs to join.

If you’re a business owner looking to grow your network, build relationships, and create referral opportunities, this episode offers practical insights on what makes business networking actually work.

Key topics in this episode:

• Business networking strategies for entrepreneurs

🌐 Mix & Mingle Business Networking (Find a Chapter)

📘 Mix & Mingle Business Networking on Facebook

🌐 Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services

📘 Pros Make Ready on Facebook

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In Episode 71 of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore continues the Realtor-Ready series with guests Candace Cunningham and Jerica Pound for a candid conversation about building strong referral relationships within the real estate ecosystem.

This episode highlights the importance of trust, communication, and consistency when working alongside realtors and the professionals who support them. Candace and Jerica share practical insight into what makes someone referral-worthy, how relationships deepen over time, and what it really takes to earn a spot on a trusted referral list.

This conversation centers on character, follow-through, and how professionals show up when it matters most.

Whether you’re a lender, contractor, title professional, inspector, photographer, or service provider, this episode will help you better understand how to show up in a way that builds confidence and long-term referral trust.

If you’re looking for guidance on homeowners, auto, life, or coverage advocacy in Oklahoma and beyond, you can connect with Candace here:

🌐 Website:

📘 Facebook:

📞 Phone:

Candace is licensed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, and Nebraska, and is passionate about helping clients understand their coverage and feel confident in their protection.

If you’re buying or selling in the Oklahoma City Metro — especially Norman, Moore, or South Oklahoma City — you can connect with Jerica here:

🌐 Website:

📘 Facebook:

▶️ YouTube:

📞 Phone:

Jerica and her team specialize in residential real estate and are known for their strong client communication, market insight, and relationship-driven approach.

Looking for tools and practical resources to help you network with more clarity and confidence? Visit thenetworkerstourguide.net to explore articles, podcast episodes, and networking resources designed to help you grow your business through strong relationships.

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In Episode 70 of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore shares a solo episode adapted from a recent Facebook Live, turning real-time teaching into a practical, on-the-go resource for networkers.

Faithann opens the episode with a brief update on the Realtor-Ready conversations, sharing that there is one more dedicated Realtor-Ready episode coming next—and that additional Realtor-Ready discussions will be sprinkled throughout the year. These conversations are designed to help professionals who work alongside realtors better understand how to build trust, credibility, and long-term referral relationships.

From there, the focus shifts to one-to-one conversations and how to use them more intentionally—especially when meeting with realtors and professionals who support the real estate industry.

Rather than treating one-to-ones as casual coffee meetings or surface-level check-ins, Faithann breaks down how to approach these conversations with purpose, curiosity, and clarity so they lead to stronger relationships over time.

This episode is especially helpful for business owners, sales professionals, and service providers who want to be more intentional in their networking—particularly when building relationships within the real estate ecosystem.

🎧 If you want your one-to-one meetings to feel more natural, more strategic, and more effective, this episode will give you practical insight you can use right away.

Looking for tools, guides, and additional resources to help you network with more clarity and confidence?

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In this episode of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore is joined by JoAnne Stiles and Mona Guziar for a practical conversation about what truly makes someone referral-worthy in the real estate ecosystem.

Rather than focusing on polished pitches or self-promotion, this discussion highlights the relational behaviors and professional habits that build trust over time. JoAnne and Mona share real-world insight into how strong referral partnerships are formed, maintained, and strengthened through consistency, service, and a client-first mindset.

Listeners will gain clarity on how to show up in networking rooms with credibility, how to become someone others feel confident recommending, and why long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins.

What professionals look for before recommending a referral partner

How trust is built through consistency and follow-through

The role of client care in sustaining strong referral relationships

How networking with intention leads to better partnerships

This episode is especially valuable for business owners and service providers who work alongside realtors or want to become a trusted resource within the real estate community.

🎧 Listen in to learn what separates a good networker from a referral-worthy one.

Connect with JoAnne:

🌐 Website

📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

Connect with Mona:

🌐 Website

📘 Facebook

▶️ YouTube

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In Episode 68 of the The Networker’s Tour Guide, host Faithann Basore continues the Realtor-Ready Networker Series with a powerful conversation designed to help business owners show up more intentionally in rooms where realtors are present.

This episode features guests Dyndi Gibson and Kim Case, who join the conversation to explore what it actually looks like to be “realtor-ready” in networking environments — beyond business cards, pitches, and surface-level conversations.

Together, they unpack how realtors evaluate potential referral partners, what builds trust over time, and how networkers can position themselves as professionals realtors feel confident referring their clients to.

This conversation is especially valuable for contractors, service providers, and real-estate-adjacent professionals who want to strengthen relationships with realtors and become a trusted resource — not just another name in the room.

The Realtor-Ready Networker Series is designed to help networkers understand how to communicate more effectively with realtors, recognize buying and referral signals, and build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships within the real estate ecosystem.

🎧 Listen in and learn how to move from being “present” in networking rooms to being genuinely referral-ready.

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Connect With Dyndi - McGraw Realty:

🌐 Website 

📘 Facebook

📸 Instagram 

Connect With Kim - Smith Brothers Abstract:

🌐 Website

📘 Facebook