If you’ve ever attended a networking event, whether a Chamber lunch, Association conference, or social after hours, you’ve likely met this person. They are the Deck Dealer. Their sole goal, it seems, is to rid themselves of as many of their own business cards as possible. Join Greg and Debby as they discuss why this process doesn’t work and how you can deal with them.

Mentioned:

- Louise Kahle

Resources:

- Connext Nation Mini Networking Course, https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/

Groups Mentioned:

- Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockyrivercc/

Comments:

https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/

https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/

Listen for:

[0:45] Why is Debby doing laundry in the middle of the week?

[2:30] Deck Dealer #1: Handing out the deck to every seat

[8:15] Deck Dealer #2: Handing out multiple cards

[10:30] Networking has evolved

[88:88] An Easter Egg! Tell Greg you saw it!

[12:30] Deck Dealer #3: Forcing one or more cards on everyone you meet

More Information:

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