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The Value of Paid Networking for Building Committed Connections
Manage episode 438985959 series 3462552
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Should I pay to network?"
There are many factors that go into finding the networking event or group that is right for you and cost is definitely one of them! But does cost always equal value? Is there a benefit to attending paid events rather than joining a free group?
In this episode, as we explore whether paid networking or free events are the better option for your business. Discover the pros and cons of each option, and learn how various costs and outcomes can shape your networking strategy.
We'll bust myths about the quality of attendees at free versus paid events and I'll show you how even a minimal financial investment can lead to more meaningful networking experiences - as long as you remain consistent!
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Register for our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events
Get our free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers Here! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/
Learn more about becoming a member of the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
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Episode Highlights:
00:04:00 What Happened When I Started Charging?
00:06:28 Are The People at Paid Events Higher Quality?
00:08:48 How to Find Your People
00:10:05 The "Revolving Door" at Free Networking Events
00:14:35 Lack of Committment and Engagement at Free Events
00:18:35 Expecting Immediate Results After Paying
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
Kapitel
1. The Value of Paid Networking for Building Committed Connections (00:00:00)
2. What Happened When I Started Charging? (00:04:00)
3. Are The People at Paid Events Higher Quality? (00:06:28)
4. How to Find Your People (00:08:48)
5. The "Revolving Door" at Free Networking Events (00:10:05)
6. Lack of Committment and Engagement at Free Events (00:14:35)
7. Expecting Immediate Results After Paying (00:18:34)
91 episoder
The Value of Paid Networking for Building Committed Connections
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
Manage episode 438985959 series 3462552
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Should I pay to network?"
There are many factors that go into finding the networking event or group that is right for you and cost is definitely one of them! But does cost always equal value? Is there a benefit to attending paid events rather than joining a free group?
In this episode, as we explore whether paid networking or free events are the better option for your business. Discover the pros and cons of each option, and learn how various costs and outcomes can shape your networking strategy.
We'll bust myths about the quality of attendees at free versus paid events and I'll show you how even a minimal financial investment can lead to more meaningful networking experiences - as long as you remain consistent!
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Register for our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events
Get our free list of the Top Virtual Networking Events for Female Entreprenuers Here! https://powerfulwomenrising.com/
Learn more about becoming a member of the Powerful Women Rising Community here: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/community/
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Episode Highlights:
00:04:00 What Happened When I Started Charging?
00:06:28 Are The People at Paid Events Higher Quality?
00:08:48 How to Find Your People
00:10:05 The "Revolving Door" at Free Networking Events
00:14:35 Lack of Committment and Engagement at Free Events
00:18:35 Expecting Immediate Results After Paying
Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerfulwomenrising
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulwomenrising
Kapitel
1. The Value of Paid Networking for Building Committed Connections (00:00:00)
2. What Happened When I Started Charging? (00:04:00)
3. Are The People at Paid Events Higher Quality? (00:06:28)
4. How to Find Your People (00:08:48)
5. The "Revolving Door" at Free Networking Events (00:10:05)
6. Lack of Committment and Engagement at Free Events (00:14:35)
7. Expecting Immediate Results After Paying (00:18:34)
91 episoder
Alla avsnitt
×1 Creating an Effective Networking Plan 17:06
1 From Salesy to Soulful: Building a Website that Connects and Converts w/Skylar Sustin 28:03
1 Re-Evaluating Your Networking Strategy for the New Year 25:06
1 How to Maximize Your Networking Experience w/Helena Baker 36:26
1 Gratitude: The Secret Sauce in Networking and Business Relationships 30:07
1 How to Have Conversations (Even When It's Hard) w/Tucker Miller 35:35
1 Thought Leadership for Female Entrepreneurs w/Melissa Ripp 46:44
1 Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stay Focused on Your Goals 29:11
1 Beyond Canva: Unlocking Your Brand's Full Potential w/Kim Russo 32:24
1 How to Let Other People Network Like Humans Too 14:06
1 The Power of GIFs in Connecting With Your Audience w/Deanna Seymour 39:18
1 Expanding Your Network: Strategies for Meeting New People 23:28
1 Top Tips for Navigating Networking Events Sober w/ Sarah Dice 17:53
1 Effective Follow Up Strategies: Turning Connections Into Collaborations 22:45
1 How to Set Business Boundaries Without Feeling Like a Bitch w/Suzanne Culberg 48:15
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