{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Riding Tandem","title":"#21 Machaela Clark's Networking Tips: Going Beyond the Business Card with Authentic Connections","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4355,"description":"\nIn this episode, my business partner Machaela Clark returns to the podcast to chat about networking.  Machaela is a super-connector and passionate about building authentic relationships that benefit everyone involved. Machaela shares her tips and secrets for successful networking and how she uses her skills to stand out in a crowd. Machaela's approach to networking is rooted in curiosity and a genuine desire to get to know people. She believes that networking is all about building relationships and that it's essential to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others.\nUnpacking this episode min by min:\n\n00:48\nWelcome Machaela back to the podcast\n01:17\nThe Super connectors and introverts\n07:06\nThe name games\n07:35\nWhy it really matters, going beyond the business card\n10:32\nThe purpose of networking is to serve others and to connect\n14:00\nStrategies for introverts and the importance of the greeting \n16:45\nHelping others, who then help you \n19:56\nNetworking tips to find common ground \n21:50\nEmbarrassing networking moments \n25:49\nIf you ask a question, truly be interested \n27:09\nSet up attainable goals for networking \n32:05\nDigital business cards\n33:29\nFinding the right events, and setting up objectives beforehand \n38:40\nConnecting after a networking event \n42:46\nSetting up reminders and systems for followups \n52:07\nAvoid overcrowded calendars\n1:02:17\nKnow where you network best \n1:04:36\nNetworking together\n1:07:21\nCreate your own networking events \n1:10:07\nShhh...a special happy hour networking connection event coming soon!\nIf you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.\n\nReach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at ridingtandem@thetandemworks.com \n\nRelated Episodes:\n\nList and link the title here\n\nVivian Kvam:\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/\nEmail Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com ...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ieanonfQa-yze4_G0x70pIibWQsSpqJEC_uFCSM1Jog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1MDE2LzE2NjQ5/MzExMjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}