{"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":1554,"description":"EP 29 - In-Person Networking GuideDate: 2026-05-07Co-hosts: Aaron Makelky, Dan Yu, John LovigAaron, 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.TIMESTAMPS00:00:19 - Why in-person networking is back00:01:07 - Companies are trying to scale live events again00:03:24 - Aaron's networking playbook: before, during, and after00:04:54 - John on choosing events where the conversation starts naturally00:06:19 - Why transactional networking feels like asking strangers to marry you00:08:38 - Networking can happen anywhere: bars, flights, and casual conversations00:10:27 - Dan's move: host the room you wish existed00:13:14 - Dot cards, social prep, and follow-up DMs that actually work00:19:12 - During the event: vendors, security guards, AV teams, and hidden gemsCO-HOSTSAaron Makelky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-makelky-m-a-ed-038b852a3/Dan Yu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danoyu/John Lovig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlovig/LINKSWatch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/IMQCaDccPdEFutureProof You Website - https://futureproof-you.comFutureProof 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}