206: The Power of In-Person Networking with Dani Sticka — Making Good: Small Business Podcast

Nov 14

Nov 14 206: The Power of In-Person Networking with Dani Sticka

A question for you, listener.

How often do you think about networking?

The term “Networking” can feel extremely general, and the practice of going into a room full of strangers to try and make connections can seem intimidating. We know it’s good for our businesses to meet new people and build partnerships, but figuring out the right way into a networking situation can feel daunting. My guest today found a lot of success in growing her business through networking, and I love her strategic and thoughtful approach to figuring out which rooms she wants to be in, and how she can get the most impact from her limited time.

Now, I record these episodes WAYYYY before they come out, and since we recorded, Dani has actually shifted directions and no longer runs that business. However, that doesn’t change how valuable this conversation is so I wanted to be sure to bring it to you anyway! Dani Sticka is a former professional home organizer who believes in letting go of perfection and embracing a simpler life through home organization. During her own personal health journey and finding peace with less, Dani created Imperfectly Tidy to help others let go too.

Whether you consider yourself an introvert or generally pretty outgoing, there is a LOT to get out of my conversation with Dani. I know I came away from the interview with a lot of food for thought.

In this episode, we discussed:

The role of networking

How to find the right networking events that are focused on genuine relationship-building
Tips for meeting people when you get there
How to cultivate quality relationships with in-person networking
How to turn a casual conversation at an event into a relationship, and what happens afterward
And more

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