Why Nothing Happens After Networking Events (and How to Fix It)

Ever leave a networking event feeling great, with a stack of business cards and a few good conversations... and then nothing happens? Same here, friend. 🙋🏻‍♀️ In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Barker, founder of M&M Business Support, a Business Development Partner and self-confessed networking enthusiast who loves joining the dots between people, ideas and opportunities. She helps ambitious businesses find new opportunities, build stronger relationships and win more deals, combining strategic thinking with rolling up her sleeves and making things happen. Hope you enjoy! ⭕TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome 01:00 Meet Natalie & her Lake District story 05:27 Why nothing happens after networking events 12:49 What to do before, during & after an event 14:47 Remember the dog’s name: making follow-ups personal 19:37 Networking isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting point 21:08 Help, don’t sell: staying top of mind 26:48 Why your first freebie shouldn’t be gated 30:51 The M&Ms trick for standing out 33:04 Not everyone will be your client (and that’s okay) 35:40 Why networking is a long game 40:29 When to get help with follow-ups 48:32 Natalie’s permission slip + key takeaways 53:15 Natalie’s free playbook & where to find her ⬇️ Connect with Natalie LinkedIn:   / natalie-barker-mmbusinesssupport   Book a 30min complimentary call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge... Instagram:   / mm_businesssupport   ⬇️ Resources by Natalie Post Event Playbook: meeting.mmbusinesssupport.co.uk/post-event-playbook Mailing List sign up: meeting.mmbusinesssupport.co.uk/join-mailing-list #Networking #BusinessGrowth #RelationshipBuilding