“I don’t need business friends?” Do you undervalue your business connections? Adventures In Networking EP13.

Ever entered a networking event and thought, “Why am I the only one who doesn’t know what they’re doing?” That feeling of being out of place or ‘less than’ is surprisingly common at networking.In this episode of Adventures in Networking, we’re exploring why even experienced networkers have suffered imposter syndrome to some degree. We’ll talk about our experiences trying to fit into networking groups, the things that helped us build confidence and how you can get comfortable while networking.We’d love you to share your networking fears and how you overcame them. Join us live and you might even feature on the show.We'd like to thank our sponsor Bibby Financial Services (BFS) for supporting our show. BFS is one of the UK’s largest independent SME funders, providing specialist and adaptable working capital finance and foreign exchange solutions to businesses for more than 40 years. Visit www.bibbyfinancialservices.com/onle to find out more.#onlinenetworking #businessnetworking #businessowner

You have plenty of friends. You can get expert advice via podcasts, books and videos. And you can use ChatGBT as a sounding board. So, you don’t need networking ‘friends’. Or do you? In this episode of Adventures in Networking, Kelly and James talk about the many benefits of building a network of people who care about and support you. Hear examples from our listeners of how their network have helped their business journeys.#onlinenetworking #businessnetworking #businessowner

Frustrated with business hacks, quick-win sales tactics and algorithm-chasing that doesn’t seem to work? Maybe it’s time to stop hacking and start connecting. In this episode of Adventures in Networking, we explore the real ROI of relationship-building. #onlinenetworking #businessnetworking #businessowner

In this special episode of Adventures In Networking, Kelly & James share their journey of growing a business while caring for their daughter with severe special needs. We explore the emotional and practical challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with caregiving. So whether you have young children, elderly parents, or other family members in need of care, we’d love you to join us as we discuss strategies, stories, and solutions for business owners navigating the unique demands of caregiving. #businessnetworking #onlinenetworking #carer #podcast

Stress management is a huge part of the healthy mind of a business owner. But have we become so wrapped in hustle culture that we have skewed our view of productivity. In this episode James and Kelly are joined by productivity mentor, Louise Miller to discuss how to manage distractions and get things done. Want to hear more from Louise? Check out her downloadable guide ‘Ten Powerful Pauses for Productivity and Progress' here: https://www.bettylouonline.com/ten-powerful-pauses-for-productivity-and-progress #businessnetworking #onlinenetworking #productivity #podcast

Let’s face it. You want to spread the word about your business - online and at networking. But business content can be a little bit…well, boring. In this episode James and Kelly are joined by presentation coach, Simon Raybould, to talk about the importance of putting emotion and stories into your messaging and how to engage people when you’re communicating with them online. Click here to find more information on Simon's book release this November: https://storymaking.business/book/ #businessnetworking #onlinenetworking #message #podcast

Once you realise that meeting in person is no longer a pre-requisite to doing business with people, the opportunities for national and global networking are endless and simply not accessible via in-person networking. Technology can open the doors to so many networking opportunities - but can AI and tech really replace networking? In this episode, James and Kelly will discuss the benefits of using technology with networking but also how there is a limit to how far this can take you. Once the connection is made, tech is not much use. We already have an example of the limitations of tech to connect: dating apps. They might get you closer to a good match using strong algorithmic principles. But it’s only EVER an ice-breaker - the relationship part is down to the two individuals. And the same is true for networking. 
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You attend networking meetings and connect on LinkedIn. You may even speak to some of your connections - via 121s, messages and comments. But how do you turn these networking activities into sales opportunities?  In this episode, James and Kelly will be speaking to Daniel Disney, the best-selling LinkedIn author and the undisputed king of social selling about using the combination of LinkedIn, networking and CRM to feed your business with a continuous sales pipeline.  Pipedrive is the sales-first CRM and intelligent revenue platform that supports the growth of small businesses with easy-to-use and effective tools. CRM is vital for connecting online networking and digital marketing to drive sales: Pipedrive customers average 28% more deals in their first year. Thanks to our partnership, you can try Pipedrive FREE for 30 days, plus get 20% off Pipedrive for one year using our exclusive link: https://aff.trypipedrive.com/ONLENetworking #businessnetworking #onlinenetworking #sales #podcast

Is one type of networking 'better' than another? Or is good networking just 'good networking' - irrespective of the type? Kelly and James discuss how they have adapted to online networking after years of successful in-person networking and speak to sales expert Lisa Yelland about her experiences. Pipedrive is the sales-first CRM and intelligent revenue platform that supports the growth of small businesses with easy-to-use and effective tools. CRM is vital for connecting online networking and digital marketing to drive sales: Pipedrive customers average 28% more deals in their first year. Thanks to our partnership, you can try Pipedrive FREE for 30 days, plus get 20% off Pipedrive for one year using our exclusive link: https://aff.trypipedrive.com/ONLENetworking

The pandemic experience of online networking was version 1.0. Now smart networkers are using online tools and events to create a cohesive personal brand and robust marketing strategy which is being seen by businesses around the world. Not only are they doing this over great distances in less time, they are reaching an audience previously excluded from networking because of location, circumstances or neurodiversity. In this special episode of Adventures in Networking, Kelly and James share their experiences with Paula Wingate and Alice Fewings  - two people who have fully embraced the online revolution - about how to make version 2.0 of online networking work for you. Pipedrive is the sales-first CRM and intelligent revenue platform that supports the growth of small businesses with easy-to-use and effective tools. CRM is vital for connecting online networking and digital marketing to drive sales: Pipedrive customers average 28% more deals in their first year. Thanks to our partnership, you can try Pipedrive FREE for 30 days, plus get 20% off Pipedrive for one year using our exclusive link: https://aff.trypipedrive.com/ONLENetworking