Handshakes are making a comeback — and HTD is here for it.

Video calls aren't going anywhere. They built bridges that didn't exist before, and Chris does them every week with clients around the world. But there's a ceiling. You can't catch the side conversation, the energy in the room, or the "let's grab coffee after" through a Zoom screen.

In this episode of Here's The Deal, Chris breaks down:

→ Why video calls have a hard ceiling for trust and rapport→ The difference between productive networking and busy networking (a lesson from 30 years in commercial banking)→ Why one quality networking group beats five mediocre ones→ The "Unplugged" movement — and why young professionals are the ones leading the no-screens charge→ A simple 4-step framework for networking that actually moves the needle

He shares a story about being the oldest guy in the room at a young professionals' unplugged meetup — and what it told him about where business connection is heading.

If you're a business owner, content creator, or anyone who's been hiding behind email and DMs, this one's for you.

Wi-Fi connects devices. Eye contact connects people.

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