Collaborators and quality leads won’t just come to you on their own. If you want to build connections in your area, you need to network — and always do so with intention.

Even with more businesses online than ever, networking remains an incredibly important tool for growing your business. You are no longer limited to meeting people in-person, with the internet around, so you can start growing your business through networking at literally any time.

On September 9, we invited professional speaker Tisha Marie Pelletier — who is also a business mentor, brand builder and the chief experience officer (CEO) of Tisha Marie Enterprises — to provide her key tips for making every networking opportunity count.

Read our summary of her talk, “Purposeful Networking: Tips to Build & Boost Your Biz,” below.