Showerthought: I used to think networking meant just handing out business cards at events

Now I focus on having one real conversation with a single person, like the coffee chat I had with a local bakery owner last week. It's way more helpful for actually building a connection. Anyone else find that less is more when meeting people?

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david5623d ago

My best leads always come from those quiet one-on-one chats too.

john6503d ago

Remember when everyone thought networking was a numbers game? I got roped into a huge conference once, spent the whole day shaking hands and collecting cards. Felt like a used car lot. Ended up tossing most of them because I couldn't remember a single person. Now I just grab a beer with one guy from the supply chain group every few months. We never even talk shop, just complain about sports. He's the first guy I call when I need a real favor.