Hate networking? You’re not alone – and you’re not doing it wrong. In episode 82 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi flips the script on everything you think you know about building a referral network. Discover how to grow your practice by investing in real relationships (no pitching, no pressure), combining online and in-person touchpoints, and using small, intentional actions that actually lead to results. If you’re a lawyer, mediator, or divorce professional tired of awkward coffee chats and cold messages… this one’s for you.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
- 01:01 The Networking Dilemma
- 02:19 Flipping the Script on Networking
- 03:47 The Power of Giving First
- 06:00 Building Real Relationships
- 07:31 Reframing Networking
- 14:43 Activating Your Existing Network
- 22:21 Actionable Tips for Relationship Building
Resources:
- Feeling stuck about how to grow your practice, book a free strategy call here.
- #64 From Referral Plateau to Referral Powerhouse
- #27 Why Referrals Don’t Easily Convert Anymore (And What To Do About It)
- #20 What Not To Do When Building Referral Partnerships
- #3 Unleashing the Giant: The Untapped Power of Referral Partnerships
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