#21 Machaela Clark's Networking Tips: Going Beyond the Business Card with Authentic Connections


In this episode, my business partner Machaela Clark returns to the podcast to chat about networking.  Machaela is a super-connector and passionate about building authentic relationships that benefit everyone involved. Machaela shares her tips and secrets for successful networking and how she uses her skills to stand out in a crowd. Machaela's approach to networking is rooted in curiosity and a genuine desire to get to know people. She believes that networking is all about building relationships and that it's essential to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others.

Unpacking this episode min by min:

00:48
Welcome Machaela back to the podcast
01:17
The Super connectors and introverts
07:06
The name games
07:35
Why it really matters, going beyond the business card
10:32
The purpose of networking is to serve others and to connect
14:00
Strategies for introverts and the importance of the greeting 
16:45
Helping others, who then help you 
19:56
Networking tips to find common ground 
21:50
Embarrassing networking moments 
25:49
If you ask a question, truly be interested 
27:09
Set up attainable goals for networking 
32:05
Digital business cards
33:29
Finding the right events, and setting up objectives beforehand 
38:40
Connecting after a networking event 
42:46
Setting up reminders and systems for followups 
52:07
Avoid overcrowded calendars
1:02:17
Know where you network best 
1:04:36
Networking together
1:07:21
Create your own networking events 
1:10:07
Shhh...a special happy hour networking connection event coming soon!

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#21 Machaela Clark's Networking Tips: Going Beyond the Business Card with Authentic Connections
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