My Rules for Networking That Actually Pay Off

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, host Sam shares her two essential rules and one habit for effective networking. She emphasizes the importance of mutual value and enjoying the company of networking partners to avoid burnout and ensure that time spent on networking is worthwhile. Sam also discusses how she organizes and categorizes her connections in HubSpot to keep her networking strategies practical, fun, and profitable. She encourages listeners to share their own networking strategies and offers to answer questions on business and team strategy.

00:00 Introduction to Networking Strategies

00:41 The Networking Burnout Experience

01:50 Reassessing Networking Groups

02:14 Rule #1: The Two-Way Street

04:55 Rule #2: Enjoy the Conversation

06:03 The Habit: Ranking Your Network

07:16 Conclusion and Contact Information