The $1,000 Coffee Chat: How One Conversation Can Change Your Business

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames shares how a casual coffee chat led to a $1,000 opportunity—and how you can start turning simple conversations into real business growth. If you’ve ever felt like networking is a waste of time or you’re not sure how to build genuine relationships online, this episode will give you the mindset shift and actionable strategies you need. Discover how to stop chasing followers and start building powerful connections that open doors. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How one 15-minute coffee chat led to a $1,000 payday ✔️ The biggest networking mistakes entrepreneurs make ✔️ Why most people never see ROI from networking—and how to fix it ✔️ How to approach conversations that lead to opportunities (without being salesy) ✔️ Where to find the right rooms and how to stay top-of-mind with potential clients Why This Episode Matters: Because networking isn’t dead—it just needs to be done with strategy. Whether you're introverted or extroverted, a solo founder or building a team, this episode will help you rethink how you build relationships in business and why it’s the secret growth strategy no one talks about enough. Resources & Links: Join Michelle’s next Elevate & Connect Networking Event on April 8th  Support the show & keep Michelle caffeinated: Buy Me a Coffee ☕  Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellelthames networking for entrepreneurs, business growth through relationships, how to network online, entrepreneur mindset, elevate and connect, coffee chat strategy, Michelle Thames podcast, personal brand growth, marketing connections, relationship marketing