
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Whether it’s because they are 11 years old, located in another state, or isolated behind layers of gatekeepers, sometimes it’s simply not practical to network directly with your potential clients. So what can you do? Join Debby and Greg as they discuss how you can make use of non-standard networking and an awareness of who is really making the buying decision in your sales cycle to connect with the unconnectable.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Linda Sattler, DungeonMomster, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-sattler-ph-d-23972b61/
Also Mentioned:
- Tracey Edwards, CEO at The National Exchange Club, https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardstracey/
Resources:
- Oasis Senior Advisors, https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/
Groups Mentioned:
- National Exchange Club, https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
If you’ve ever been in charge of a networking event, whether it’s a four-person mastermind, or 200 people for a business luncheon, you know there are a lot of moving pieces. The challenge is that keeping track of all the spinning plates can lead to you not getting your own networking goals accomplished. What do you do? Join Debby and Greg as they talk about the tips and techniques they’ve used to make hosting the networking event pay off.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Colleen Tankoos, Maumee Chamber of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-tankoos/
Also Mentioned:
- Kristin Meyer, Executive Director at Maumee Chamber Of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-meyer-9125a2164/
Resources:
- Episode 116 - The Strengths that Extroverts and Introverts Bring to the Networking Game, https://anchor.fm/3rdgennetworking/episodes/The-Strengths-that-Extroverts-and-Introverts-Bring-to-the-Networking-Game-e1icu91
Groups Mentioned:
- Maumee Chamber of Commerce, https://maumeechamber.com/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
You’re at a networking event and the person you are chatting with doesn’t seem eager to leave. Even if you are having a good time, you’ve set networking goals for yourself and letting someone else monopolize your time will get in the way of achieving your goals. Join Debby and Greg as they talk about some of the techniques they’ve used (and one or two that they hate) to end a conversation gracefully.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- ReBecca Witte, Administrative Director at Ape Forge, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-witte-44531a205/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
What do you know about the people in your network? How do you store and maintain the information you’ve gathered so that the next time you meet it’s a continuation of the previous get-together instead of like you are starting over? Join Debby and Greg as they talk about the information tools that they’ve found useful in their networking practice.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Ethan Kelly, Student at Eastern Michigan University, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-kelly-309406210/
Also Mentioned:
- Jenny Barlos, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-barlos-267131b/
Resources:
- Less Annoying CRM, https://www.lessannoyingcrm.com/
Groups Mentioned:
- Eastern Michigan University, https://www.emich.edu/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
As your network grows, it gets harder to stay in contact with all of the people you know. After all, you only have 24 hours in the day and that sleep thing can be important! Join Debby and Greg as they talk about the techniques they use to maintain their connections with a large network.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Ethan Kelly, Student at Eastern Michigan University, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-kelly-309406210/
Also Mentioned:
- Ian Hafner, Keith Hafner’s Karate and Jaguar Blaze, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215807418954679&set=pb.1120755117.-2207520000..&type=3
Resources:
- Mini Course, https://connextnation.com/mini-course
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Join Debby and Greg as they chat with Dave Litzenberg, financial advisor, baseball fan, and founder of one of the first fully virtual BNI Chapters. When faced with the challenge of finding a chapter that didn’t already have a financial advisor (very rare), Dave decided to get in on the ground floor of a brand new group. Listen to his journey and his networking advice.
Also Mentioned:
- Carol Pickett, Executive Director of Recruitment at Northwestern Mutual, https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-pickett-76889562/
Resources:
- Ronald McDonald House of Toledo, https://rmhctoledo.org/
Groups Mentioned:
- Business Network International (BNI), https://www.bni.com/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Do you love being in the crowd and talking with everyone in the room? You are probably an extrovert. Do you prefer to have deeper conversations with one or two people on the edges? You are probably an introvert. Guess what? No matter which side of the fence you find yourself, you bring strengths to the networking table. You can also learn a lesson or two from those on the other side of the fence. Join Debby and Greg (a couple of introverts) as they discuss what each group brings to the networking game.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Monena Lamb, Eastern Michigan University Alumnus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/monena-lamb-6178a160/
Also Mentioned:
- Mimi Brown, Motivational Speaker, https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivationalleadershipspeaker/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
You’re sitting at your desk and the phone rings. “Hi, this is Bob. Are we still getting together?” Like an icy hand clutching your heart you suddenly realize that you’ve missed an appointment. Now what? Join Greg and Debby as they discuss their personal experiences being on both sides of the equation, because, if you haven’t been there yet, there’s a very high likelihood you will be in the future.
Also Mentioned:
- Tracey Edwards, CEO at The National Exchange Club, https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardstracey/
Groups Mentioned:
- Sweetwaters Coffee Shop, https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Tune in today to find out how a visit to Debby’s favorite restaurant prompted a discussion about proper etiquette around asking for donations and responding to the same. If you are part of a networking group, don’t be surprised if you find yourself on the receiving end of one of these requests. If you are in a leadership position within such a group, don’t be surprised if you are the one doing the asking. Learn the tricks that make it successful now and into the future.
Also Mentioned:
- Gretchen Fayerweather, Clara J’s Tea Room, https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.fayerweather
Resources:
- Clara J’s Tea Room, https://www.clarajsat219.com/
Groups Mentioned:
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
You don’t become the CEO of a national service organization without picking up a few ideas on good networking practice. Join Debby and Greg as they chat this week with their guest, Tracey Edwards, CEO of National Exchange Club. From the time she was a teenager she has come to realize the importance of relationships in achieving your goals and how vital it is to be adaptable in the face of change instead of giving up. Hear what she thinks is the most important aspect of maintaining your network.
Groups Mentioned:
- National Exchange Club, https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/
Resources:
- Website: https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/
Comments:
https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/
https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/
More Information:
If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/
"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
From the publisher's feed