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Here are some unique networking tips: Offer Help First: Approach with, “How can I help you?” rather than focusing on what you need. Host Micro-Events: Organize small, casual meetups or virtual hangouts with like-minded professionals. Create Content Together: Collaborate on a blog post, podcast, or webinar with someone you admire. Be a Connector: Introduce people in your network who could benefit from knowing each other. Share Industry Insights: Send useful articles or trends to contacts without expecting anything in return. Follow-up with Voice Notes: Instead of the usual text or email, send a personalized voice note.

Networking transcends mere contact collection; it's akin to nurturing relationships. 🌱 Within this intricate dance of connectivity, a podcast interview can magnify your narrative, while a press release sets the tempo for your reputation's unfolding tune. Together, they orchestrate a symphonic blend that reverberates beyond initial meetings, morphing strangers into partners and unlocking doors to extraordinary business synergy. 🎺💼 #BuildingBridges #BusinessGrowth

Visibility isn’t just about being noticed. It’s about building a personal brand that aligns with your values as a human, showcases your talents, and attracts the right audience. ✨ You may want followers — but what you really need is connections. What’s your next move toward becoming visible? Whether it’s showing up online, speaking on a podcast, or attending events, every small step counts. Make today the day you’re seen for the entrepreneur you truly are, and the impact you want to make. 🌊 FOLLOW @kattorrexo Helping people live in harmony with their true selves while honoring their roots. #PersonalBranding #VisibilityMatters #ThirdCultureEntrepreneurs

Found an incredible way to source leads and make intros for pre-seed/seed founders. PodScan - https://lnkd.in/gT3CrpWC I can create alerts for keywords, titles, and competitor mentions on any podcast. It sends me a daily report with mentions that I sort through. When I identify something relevant, I email the guests and offer intros to founders in our portfolio. Other uses: - GTM data - competitor analysis - podcast sponsorship opportunities - trend analysis

Harmony Business Podcast - To Network or Not To Network!  Ah, networking. That buzzword echoes through the halls of business conferences and LinkedIn discussions alike. It's the invisible web that connects us, the handshake that opens doors, and the casual coffee meet-up that could lead to your next big break. But does networking translate to money in the bank? It's the million-dollar question that splits crowds faster than a controversial meme. Some swear by networking as the golden key to success, while others question if it's just a lot of time and effort with little return. So let's dive into our exploration of the networking phenomenon and let's unravel whether it's the golden ticket to financial success or just another buzzword.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eDAw7d9R

What does excellence look like to you? This was one of the questions I got to discuss on The Sourcing Hero podcast, with host Kelly Barner. When we think about what excellence looks like, especially on a podcast about heroism, it might be reasonable to assume that it involves feats of superhuman strength, altruistic triumph, and being 100% on point 110% of the time. But not in my view. Excellence for me is doing just that much better than the competition - and your own past performance - consistently over the long term. Consistently being the key word here! In this interview, we talk about this idea of excellence and why it is actually much more attainable than many of us think: ➡️ The importance of investing in ourselves as professionals and creators and what that looks like in practice ➡️ Why having an active network is an essential part of individual success ➡️ Ways customer expectations of all kinds continue to evolve, and how procurement can continue to meet them Tune in and listen here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02HM-Xy0 PS I'd love to get your views on what excellence means to you! Drop a comment in below ⬇️

What if the best way to engage founders is by admitting what you don’t know? In the latest episode of the Deal Sourcery Podcast, Rod Jimenez, CEO of SHR Group and a leader in hospitality tech, shares why genuine curiosity always beats fake expertise—and how it’s key to building lasting partnerships. Some key takeaways:  1️⃣ Founders value curiosity—Approach them to learn, not to pitch.  2️⃣ Genuine relationships beat flashy promises—Trust takes time to build. 3️⃣ Strategic partnerships, especially with private equity, are about alignment, not just capital. 4️⃣ Tech innovation and scaling partnerships go hand-in-hand in industries like hospitality. This episode is a masterclass in understanding how to engage founders the right way—and grow through relationships that matter. 👉 Hit the link in the comments to watch or listen now! 🎧 #DealSourcing #FounderOutreach #PrivateEquity #HospitalityTech #BusinessDevelopment

Need ideas on how to set yourself apart from your competitors and create something your rivals have never thought of (yet) on social media? I have one for you. 💡 Consider your company's personality. ✔️ Read your founder's blog posts. ✔️ Listen to a few podcast appearances. ✔️ Watch recorded presentations. ✔️ Skim pitch decks. ✔️ Re-inspire yourself with how your co-founders talk about the organization and the challenges they're attempting to solve. This exercise can help re-organize your brain and fuel it with new ideas... filling your feed with even more creativity than before. What do you do to stand out from the competition? Feel free to discuss in the comments. #CompetitiveEdge #SocialMediaMarketing

Being real & genuine always Wins.

When you choose a target market, you are joining a community. What a powerful concept, paraphrased from Dennis Yu on Mark Schaefer's Marketing Companion podcast. Don't take your decision about whom you will serve lightly. It should change the trajectory of your business. If it doesn't, you're doing it wrong. In the video, I share how your commitment to your target market should show up inside and outside your company. More videos to help Tech B2B CEOs make their marketing work: https://lnkd.in/gJJNvzw #b2bmarketing #marketingstrategy #targetmarket