Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, awkward, or icky. It’s just turning strangers into friends and nurturing those friendships over time. But how do you know which people to network with?
In this episode, Lindsay breaks down the 4 types of networks you need to build the right kinds of connections that help you grow your business faster (without burning out or selling your soul).
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✏️ The 4 types of networks every entrepreneur needs, and why each one matters for long-term success
✏️ How to find customers, collaborators, and community without cold-selling or faking connection
✏️ Why networking is marketing, and how to make it your highest-ROI activity
✏️ Simple ways to reach out and follow up without overthinking or feeling pushy
✏️ How to build genuine biz bestie relationships that keep you inspired and supported
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Repeat after me: "Cold selling doesn't work. Cold connecting does!"
Hey [NAME],
I just saw/read/watched [THE POST THAT GRABBED YOUR ATTENTION] and I'm loving your perspective on [SHARED VALUE, PERSPECTIVE, OR APPROACH].
I'm [NAME] and I'm in the world of [INDUSTRY/PROFESSION/WORK].
If you're up for a good, old-fashioned networking convo, I'd love to connect to talk about [WHAT YOU'D LOVE TO TALK ABOUT/GET TO KNOW ABOUT THEM].
Up for a [ZOOM/CALL/COFFEE] in the next week or two?
[YOUR NAME]
About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.
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