{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"FutureProof You","title":"EP 29 In-Person Networking Guide","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1486,"description":"EP 29 - In-Person Networking Guide\nDate: 2026-05-07\nCo-hosts: Aaron Makelky, Dan Yu, John Lovig\nAaron, Dan, and John make the case that in-person networking is back, and that the people who prepare for it are going to separate themselves from everyone still treating networking like a cold LinkedIn chore. They talk about why companies are trying to scale live events again, why people are hungry for real rooms after years of digital-first connection, and how to pick events where the conversation starts naturally. Aaron lays out his before, during, and after playbook for turning a conference into real relationships, Dan shares why hosting the side event can beat working the main room, and John explains how casual conversations with the people around you can become future career openings.\nTIMESTAMPS\n00:00:19 - Why in-person networking is back\n00:01:07 - Companies are trying to scale live events again\n00:03:24 - Aaron's networking playbook: before, during, and after\n00:04:54 - John on choosing events where the conversation starts naturally\n00:06:19 - Why transactional networking feels like asking strangers to marry you\n00:08:38 - Networking can happen anywhere: bars, flights, and casual conversations\n00:10:27 - Dan's move: host the room you wish existed\n00:13:14 - Dot cards, social prep, and follow-up DMs that actually work\n00:19:12 - During the event: vendors, security guards, AV teams, and hidden gems\nCO-HOSTS\nAaron Makelky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-makelky-m-a-ed-038b852a3/\nDan Yu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danoyu/\nJohn Lovig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlovig/\nLINKS\nWatch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/IMQCaDccPdE\nFutureProof You Website - https://futureproof-you.com\nFutureProof You on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureproof-you","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/x7_dn29sshkrCwNbZEfifDo_MyLT2iBAQGH5WP2FKDs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZGVj/MTE2NjcxMGE3ZTc4/MDU4YTY3MzA5OGY4/ODc5Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}