266: 3 Non-obvious Networking Tips to Make Every Connection Count with Robbie Samuels

Networking: you either love it, or you’re counting down the minutes ‘til you’re out of there. But what if you were more intentional? What if you walked into every networking event with a game plan to make those chats actually matter?  This week’s guest knows the tricks to turn small talk into smart moves—and they’re spilling the goods to help you up your networking game. Robbie Samuels is an event design consultant, executive Zoom producer, and business growth coach, recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc.  He’s the award-winning author of three books, and founder of the Biz Book Publishing Hub, helping entrepreneurs become successful authors with launch teams and a strong review pipeline.  Since 2016, he’s hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and the #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) Why you need to be less of a bagel and more of a croissant at events 2.) The importance of planning your business card and follow up strategy 3.) The one thing that you most need for an effective virtual meeting  http://robbiesamuels.com/tedx http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels BombBomb:https://bombbomb.com/ If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)    Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram   Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group     Take our simple, fun and insightful"What’s your workplace superhero name?”quiz   Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin’s book,"You Do You (ish)"  Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice  Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Culture can be shifted, but you need the intention from both sides.”  “Go into those spaces specifically looking to make connections.” "Follow-up is something that you actually have to be thinking about before, during, and after if you want to be successful.” "Serendipity is more likely to happen when you know what you're looking for."