Business Networking & Referrals with Faithann Basore

When someone wants to introduce you to a visitor at your networking meeting, do you make room for that introduction, or keep talking with someone you already know?

Your established relationships have months, maybe years, of trust behind them. A brand-new connection is starting without that shared history. How you respond can help that person feel welcome, comfortable, and glad they walked into the room.

In this episode of Business ...

One hundred episodes! To celebrate, Faithann wraps up the two-part "Be a Tourist" series — a full-circle return to the very first episode of the podcast. The idea is simple: the next time networking nerves kick in, ask yourself, what would a tourist do? Nobody grades you on vacation, so you relax, get curious, and enjoy yourself. Bring that same energy into any networking room and everything changes. In this episode, three mo...

Does walking into a room full of business owners you don’t know make you nervous?

Before you worry about perfecting your elevator pitch or generating referrals, start with feeling comfortable in the room.

In this episode of Business Networking & Referrals, Faithann Basore shares how a family vacation to South Dakota reminded her of a simple approach to networking: be a tourist.

Instead of wondering, “What do these p...

Have you ever watched someone refer a potential client to another business and wondered why they didn’t think of you?

It can sting, especially when you’ve sent opportunities their way. In this episode of Business Networking & Referrals, Faithann Basore shares how to respond with curiosity and use the experience to strengthen your referral relationships.

You’ll learn:

• Why a mention or social media tag may...

What should you do when someone sends you a referral that simply isn’t a good fit?

Turning down the opportunity may be necessary, but how you handle the person who referred them can either strengthen or weaken an important relationship.

In this episode, Faithann shares how to respond to a bad referral with gratitude, clarity, and care. You’ll lea...

Are you making it easy for the people in your networking group to recognize and connect you with the right referrals?

In this episode of Business Networking and Referrals, Faithann coaches Denise Maples, owner of Backbone Operations, through creating a clearer and more effective networking pitch.

Together, they turn a broad request for “any business ow...

What do the organizers of networking groups wish you knew before you walked through the door?

In this episode, Faithann shares honest advice from several successful networking organization leaders about what actually helps business owners build meaningful relationships and earn referrals.

You’ll hear why the networking meeting itself is only the first step, why you do not need to spe...

Are you showing people that you are a valuable resource, even when they are not ready or able to hire you?

The business owners who build strong networks and earn referrals understand that resourcefulness should not be reserved only for paying clients. When you help people, share what you know, and create opportunities for others, you give them meaningful reasons to remember you and mention...

What should you say during your 60-second networking pitch so people know exactly who to refer to you?

In this coaching episode, Faithann works with Dirk Neitzel, founder of ThinkBiz Referral Clubs, to build a networking pitch that does more than describe his organization. Together, they create language that helps people recognize an ideal referral, introduce ThinkBiz without critic...

Networking can bring referrals, relationships, opportunities, and clients into your business.

It can also bring no-shows, bad referrals, awkward mistakes, criticism, and a whole lot of “no.”

In this episode of Business Networking and Referrals, we’re talking about the emotional resilience required to stay in the networking game for the long haul.

Because some things are simply inevitable.

You’ll probably get...

Have you ever been asked a question at a networking event and suddenly felt like you had to prove you belonged in the room?

For newer business owners, introverts, or anyone who struggles with imposter syndrome, even common networking questions like “What sets you apart?” or “How long have you been in business?” can feel more like a quiz than the beginning of ...

What if the biggest reason your podcast isn't growing has nothing to do with your content?

In this episode of Business Networking & Referrals, Faithann Basore sits down with podcast growth expert Adam Schaeuble, founder of Podcasting Business School, to uncover one of the most overlooked strategies in podcasting: making your show searchable.

Adam shares how a simple name change transfo...

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How do you make your elevator pitch memorable when you're in an industry where everyone says the same thing?

In this live coaching episode, Faithann Basore works with REALTOR® Michelle Spurlock of Spearhead Realty to transform a broad referral request into a clear picture of the exact client she's looking for...

Many business owners unintentionally damage new relationships because they confuse a networking one-to-one with a sales discovery call.

In this episode of Business Networking and Referrals, Faithann Basore explains the difference between these two important conversations, why each has a different purpose, and how knowing when to use each one can strengthen your referral network instead of ...

What if the biggest thing holding your networking back isn't your confidence...it's a few everyday phrases you're using without even realizing it?

In this solo episode of Business Networking and Referrals, Faithann Basore shares four common phrases she's completely removed from her networking conversations, emails, and business communication—and explains what to say instead.

Are you making the most of every conference, networking summit, or large business event you attend?

Whether you're walking in as an attendee or stepping onto the stage as a speaker, conferences create some of the biggest relationship-building opportunities in business. But simply showing up isn't enough.

In this solo episode of Business Networking & Refe...

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that better conversations create better opportunities. Once you learn how to create curiosity, the next step is recognizing when someone is inviting you to take the conversation further.

That's exactly what we'll be practicing in the Buying Signals Workshop, a six-week virtual experience where you'll learn how to recognize buying...

What if the secret to better networking isn't saying more, but saying less?

In this episode, Faithann explores a quote that sparked a powerful insight:

"An interesting simplicity is the most precious and difficult thing to achieve."

From elevator pitches to networking conversations, referrals, and sales opportunities, the professionals who stand out are often the ones who make complex things simple and simple things interesting.

Yo...

Have you ever heard someone say, "I tried networking once, and it just wasn't for me"?

What if the real problem wasn't networking itself, but the experience they had when they walked into the room?

In this solo episode, Faithann Basore explores why visitors often leave networking groups feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or invisible, and what established groups can do to create an environment where newcomers feel welcome enough to...