Ever walk out of a networking meeting feeling like you were just a walking dollar sign? In this solo episode, Harmonious at Lunch host Brandon gets brutally honest about a recent encounter that highlights the biggest problem in modern business networking.

If you're tired of transactional conversations that go nowhere, this is a must-listen. Brandon breaks down why a 'sales-first' approach guarantees you won't be remembered and will never get a referral. He challenges every business owner to look in the mirror and ask: Are you building genuine relationships or just collecting leads? Discover the long-term, ethical strategy for creating a powerful network built on trust, not transactions.

Chapters:

[00:00] - A Networking PSA Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear

[00:45] - The Frustrating Story: "It's Nice to Meet You... Again"

[02:00] - The Real Reason You're Not Memorable in Meetings

[03:30] - Why Your Sales Pitch Is K*lling Your Referral Potential

[05:15] - Relational vs. Transactional: Building a Network on Trust

[06:40] - The Mirror Test: Are You Guilty of This Networking Sin?

[08:15] - The Simple Fix: How to Remember People & Build Real Connections

[09:20] - Why This Approach Gets More Results (And a Recap of This Week's Guests)

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