{"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":"In 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.Unpacking this episode min by min:00:48Welcome Machaela back to the podcast01:17The Super connectors and introverts07:06The name games07:35Why it really matters, going beyond the business card10:32The purpose of networking is to serve others and to connect14:00Strategies for introverts and the importance of the greeting 16:45Helping others, who then help you 19:56Networking tips to find common ground 21:50Embarrassing networking moments 25:49If you ask a question, truly be interested 27:09Set up attainable goals for networking 32:05Digital business cards33:29Finding the right events, and setting up objectives beforehand 38:40Connecting after a networking event 42:46Setting up reminders and systems for followups 52:07Avoid overcrowded calendars1:02:17Know where you network best 1:04:36Networking together1:07:21Create your own networking events 1:10:07Shhh...a special happy hour networking connection event coming soon! If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at ridingtandem@thetandemworks.com Related Episodes:List and link the title hereVivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com Machaela Clark:Email Machaela -...","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}