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Happy Halloween! 🎃 In today’s episode, I share a few things I’m up to — including a fun LinkedIn Live with Alan Weiss on Consulting Trick or Treats (we’re swapping horror stories and ways to earn more “treats” like referrals and repeat gigs), plus a virtual session for a membership group on The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint.

But the real story today came from the dog park. It was my first visit back with Quincy since losing Milo 💔, and I had a great chat with Val — an incredible 89-year-old who’s still sharp, funny, and full of energy. Val told me about having lunch with her friends and feeling frustrated that no one asked her a single question.

That conversation hit home. I’ve felt the same thing at networking events — walking away realizing I’ve asked all the questions, and no one’s asked about me. It made me wonder: why does this happen?

In this episode, I reflect on:

Whether you’re at a networking event, coffee catch-up, or just chatting with friends — try to keep the ball in play. The best connections happen when both people stay curious.

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