Networking Tips from a Networking Pro

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Networking Tips from a Networking Pro

I recently shared on the blog the power of networking as it led to my first investor in my new company, and I wanted to dive deeper into networking on the podcast. So I am excited to share today’s episode with you. I met Jenny Powers at a Running with Heels networking event for women a few months ago only to find out that Jenny started the company. In this podcast, she shares a number of great thoughts around networking, why it’s important, how to do it best and how to maintain yours with a busy lifestyle.

What are we drinking?

Jenny - Freshly Squeezed Lemonade and ProseccoShannon - Grapefruit Martini – Deep Eddy’s Grapefruit Vodka, Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit, Agave Syrup

Podcast Notes

  • Jenny talks about how she started her company – Running with Heels

  • Think about networking as going in and opening a relationship rather than closing a sale

  • You need to be as authentic as you can when you network

  • You need to think about building your network before you need it

  • Your network is like a garden, you need to plant it, tend to it and continue to plant more seeds

  • Gaining the Know, Like and Trust factor is a goal of networking

  • Go to a networking event thinking about how you can help someone rather than asking for help

  • Shannon mentioned her favorite book about Happiness

  • Shannon asks Jenny why she thinks that women don’t help each other more in the workplace

  • Even though Jenny hosts her own networking events, she explains why she created a group for other women who host networking events

  • Shannon talks to Jenny about where she sees Running with Heels going next

  • Jenny recently started her own podcast - Broadcast – Broads Building Businesses Podcast

  • Jenny discusses how to maintain and build our networks with busy lifestyles

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Random 3 Questions

  1. Who is a mentor that inspired your life?

  2. What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night?

  3. What is a book or movie that has influenced your life?

Do you like networking? What are some networking tips you have? How do you maintain your network with your busy lifestyle?