#150. How Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs Can Learn to Love Networking, with Melissa Snow

“There’s no such thing as a solopreneur.” 

That’s what Melissa Snow said to me when we first met to discuss her possible appearance on the podcast. And just like that, I was hooked.

Her point? 

She went on to explain that our network is our strength,  and finding ways to build deep connections with others is the healthiest, and fastest, way to grow your practice. 

After all - who are you more likely to get a referral from? An insurance company? Some ad you run on Instagram? 

Or a colleague who knows you, trusts you, understands who you serve - and values your work? 

I know the answer to that - and I bet you do too. 

But soooo many healers in private practice fall on the introverted end of the social scale. We’re not shy mind you - not at all. We just prefer deeper, richer conversations over the mad chaos of a Chamber coffee where all that matters is how many business cards you manage to give away. 

Ugh. 

Yeah. We hate that. :) 

But networking, when handled the way Melissa teaches us to handle it, can be a much better experience. And in today’s episode, she’ll share some of that with you.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• All the other reasons networking is a smart strategy, way beyond the chance to get a few referrals. (One of my own experiences led to a whole new conference for adolescent girls…)
• Several creative ways to build satisfying professional relationships you’ll actually enjoy, relationships based on connections - not transactions.
• What to do when you attend a networking event and it doesn’t go so well. (It’s not what you think.)
• How imposter syndrome may be holding you back. (My clients talk about this a LOT.)
• What a “fishing pole” friend is, and how handy it could be to have one. (I loved this one so much! 🤭)

You might hear a networking nightmare or two as well. But by the time you get to the end of this lovely conversation, I’m betting you’ll be excited about getting out there to meet a few new folks. 

And they’ll be excited to meet YOU too. 

This networking thing matters more than you may know - but it can also be more fun than you’ve ever believed. 

Still not sure? Give this a listen. 

~Wendy

P.S. If you’re enjoying the podcast (as so many of you tell me you are), could you help me spread the word? Do you have friends or colleagues who could use a new business besty? Please share this episode with them. (Hey! #Networking!) They’ll thank you!

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TODAY’S GUEST:  MELISSA SNOW 

Melissa is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics.  

And THAT’s what we’re talking about today. Good stuff!

HER WEBSITE: www.powerfulwomenrising.com
HER PODCAST → Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs: https://bit.ly/45j4wBY

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
Host, Ideal Practice
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