EPISODE 41 - READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS? NETWORK LIKE A BOSS! 5 STEPS TO CREATING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS WITHOUT BEING AWKWARD

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READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS? NETWORK LIKE A BOSS! 5 STEPS TO CREATING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS WITHOUT BEING AWKWARD.

In today's episode, Danielle shares why networking is so important to the growth and success of your business, why networking feels awkward and the reason you may have the wrong perspective on what networking ACTUALLY is and her top 5 Networking Tips to scale your business without being awkward!

Key Takeaways:

  • Most entrepreneurs forget about networking - one of the most powerful tools to grow and scale your business! Danielle talks about why it is important for your business, how it can help you scale, and she gives 5 steps laying out HOW to network. 

  • It is common to be afraid of networking! Danielle talks about overcoming the awkwardness and how it is all about overcoming a fear of rejection. Building relationships makes this easier, as you get connected to more extroverted individuals and you stop becoming afraid of rejection as you build quality relationships.

  • Danielle’s desire to create community actually came from a place where she had experienced awkwardness in networking. 

  • Networking isn’t just in-person connection. It’s an ongoing process of building relationships. You aren’t asking “what can I get from this person” but “What can I give this person?” Networking should enrich your life!

5 Steps to Network Like a Boss:

  1. Start with people you know. It’s more natural to build relationships with people that you know and their networks.

  2. Get in the right rooms. Find communities with the right people, and focus on building quality of relationships over quantity. 

  3. Don’t make it all about you. Be interested over being interesting. 

  4. Be clear and concise about who you are, what you offer, and who you serve. 

  5. Be generous (with your connections and resources) and ask for small favours (advice, feedback, testimonials, etc). 

*BONUS TIP - Find a creative way to stay in touch. Explore collaborations or connections for the future!

Challenge: Danielle challenges you to connect (or reconnect) with 5 people over the next 5 days.


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Danielle Wiebe