In this episode, Kelly & James talk about the oft-repeated networking refrain: “I want to speak to bigger businesses” with guest ⁠Kallum Nicholson⁠ from The Unconventional Growth Agency (TUGA) and talk about how much time to allocate to networking in the Repair Shop.

In this episode Kelly & James are talking about 2D and 3D networking, aka networking to and through the ‘room’, as we go into the Networking Repair Shop. We have some help answering this question from guests: Brian Hilliard, Chris Mansfield, Joanne Bonnet as we learn how they’ve used the limitless reach of networking. 

Kelly & James explore their first networking experiences and James and Kelly even reveal how they first met one another at a networking event and well, the rest is history. We also take a dive into the Networking Repair Shop to solve the issues or questions you are having with your networking journey. Plus we have the wonderful Lindsey Burden as our guest who tells us how she had to overcome a very male dominated space during her first experiences with networking.

Kelly and James discuss how you can use LinkedIn to accompany your networking activities and why having a LinkedIn presence is essential when growing your business network. Plus we hear our members' take on their approach to business planning for 2024 business.

Kelly and James discuss the different ways in which people can both succeed and fail at business networking. Plus we hear comments from our members on their thoughts about selling to or through the room based on Chris Mansfield's ONLE Talks message.

Kelly and James discuss whether you can actually enjoy online business networking. Plus we hear members comments about about their thoughts on your online persona and niching your marketing.

Kelly and James discussed the ways in which your networking activities can help you get clients as well as the other benefits networking can bring to your business. Plus we hear members comments about customer retention and whether they make customer experience a priority in their business.

Kelly and James discussed the different types of networkers they have identified through their years of experience. From connection hunter to relationship farmer, they uncover what it really means to be a good networker. Plus we hear an interesting interview with both Nick and Tracey Shrimpton where they reveal the spark which ignited their business and what it’s like working as a husband and wife team.

Kelly and James reveal their top tips for how to leave a lasting impression at your next networking meeting to ensure that people remember you and your business for the right reasons. Plus an interview with Pierre Bauzee reveals how working at The Four Seasons instilled in him the power and importance of customer service which accelerated the development of his own business.

Kelly and James discuss the importance of the networking follow up and how embracing social media can help you maintain a greater volume of connections. Plus we hear a fascinating interview from Stephanie Bonnie and Debbie Crompton, where they reveal the secret to maintaining their close friendship while being business partners.

Kelly and James discuss the reason why your networking activities could be allowing you to fall behind. Plus we hear our member’s comments on the importance of recognition and what you can do to help your fellow networkers. Finally, Sam Sharma joins us for a fascinating interview about his inspiration behind The Six Figure Consultancy.

Kelly and James discuss the secret to getting leads from networking events. Plus we hear our members’ thoughts about how they enhance productivity in their businesses. Finally, we hear an energetic interview from the tour guide to your mind, Vanda Varga which explores the importance of prioritising your mental wellbeing.

Kelly and James discuss one of the fundamentals of online networking - the 121 meeting. Learn the key tips on how to approach your 121s to set you up for success. Plus we hear our members’ thoughts about which they prefer, speaking or listening. Finally, we hear a valuable interview from staff retention specialist Rory which details his journey through performing arts and improv to running a business.

Kelly and James discuss the different approaches to the networking introduction and how best to engage your audience from the first impression. Plus we hear members’ advice from across ONLE about avoiding burnout in the busy world of business as well as an energetic interview with Brian Hilliard full of networking gem and hilarious anecdotes.

Kelly and James discuss the key takeaway from their guest speaking role at the FSB Networking Event. Also, we hear ONLE members from across the growing network give their tips for how to avoid wasting time on social media. Plus we interview Sarina Mann overcoming your limiting beliefs about public speaking to help build your online network.

Kelly and James discuss the importance of goal setting and how to know if you’re chasing your own dreams or someone else’s. Plus we interview Jo Renshaw about how an attitude of abundance can lead to getting more done, in less time, with much less stress.

Kelly and James discuss the ways that social media can be used as a tool to enhance your networking further cement those all important relationships. Also, we interview Leah Steele of Searching for Serenity about the reality of struggling with burnout and how easily it can affect small business owners.

Kelly and James discuss the common mistake of confusing prospecting with networking when speaking to potential clients. Also, we interview Melanie Johnson of The Sussex Social about the primary reasons that small businesses fail to get results with social media.

James and Kelly emphasise the importance of making diversity and inclusion a priority in your business. We discuss the etiquette of attendance at networking meetings and an interview with Helen Tuddenham reveals her experiences in guiding business leaders in the right direction.

Kelly and James explore the common misconceptions about personal brand and how understand our own through the eyes of those around us. We discuss the role that social media has to play in modern marketing and consider the time input versus output spent on various strategies.