One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Should I pay to network?"
There are many factors that go into finding the networking event or group that is right for you and cost is definitely one of them! But does cost always equal value? Is there a benefit to attending paid events rather than joining a free group?
In this episode, as we explore whether paid networking or free events are the better option for your business. Discover the pros and cons of each option, and learn how various costs and outcomes can shape your networking strategy.
We'll bust myths about the quality of attendees at free versus paid events and I'll show you how even a minimal financial investment can lead to more meaningful networking experiences - as long as you remain consistent!
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Episode Highlights:
00:04:00 What Happened When I Started Charging?
00:06:28 Are The People at Paid Events Higher Quality?
00:08:48 How to Find Your People
00:10:05 The "Revolving Door" at Free Networking Events
00:14:35 Lack of Committment and Engagement at Free Events
00:18:35 Expecting Immediate Results After Paying
Connect with Your Host!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist and the founder of Powerful Women Rising - a business growth ecosystem for female entreprenuers who want to create real momentum through real relationships.
Inside the PWR Connect Network and the PWR Business Growth Mastermind, Melissa helps women in business get build relationships, increase visibility and get more referrals without pressure, perfection or performative networking.
She's on a mission to change the way women grow their businesses - proving that you can be authentic, values-driven and profitable at the same time.
Melissa lives in Colorado with two dogs (Peyton and Ally), three cats (Giorgio, Karma and Betty) and any number of foster kittens. She hates winter, seafood and feet. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and buying books she'll never read.
