For me, the best way is to prioritize what my business needs are. If I think that the most important connections for the month would be fashion collaborators, then I give more attention to my fashion connections. If during the month, I believe that I have more than enough fashion collaborators than I need… then, I go to my funders list, and reach out to ask if they’re interested in funding my fashion ventures. We only have 24 hours in a day, and we can’t reply or entertain everyone, at the same time. Successful connections know this, and will understand if you can’t always be timely in replying, or at all. 🦋😇🦋

You should have a strategy in place before heading to an event. I would personally meet and greet people and would divide them in different buckets. The focus should be on branding and creating a lasting impression to work with you in the near future. Once you are able to direct them to different buckets it becomes easier for you to manage the pool and focus on increasing your reach to maximize your output. When the goal is clear it is never overwhelming. 😊

Drowning in networking leads can be both a great opportunity and a source of stress! Here’s how you can manage them efficiently and keep the overwhelm at bay: 1. Qualify and Prioritize Quickly 2. Leverage CRM Software 3. Create Follow-Up Templates 4. Set Realistic Follow-Up Goals 5. Automate Where Possible 6. Schedule Networking Time Blocks 7. Declutter Your List Regularly 8. Focus on Relationship Building, Not Just Selling 9. Delegate or Get Help 10. Practice Self-Care and Set Boundaries

Know that if they are valuable connections, they will not just up and disappear. Do some low-maintenance initial reach outs via LI or email and follow their activities and interests. When the time is right, you'll have time to connect. Don't force it.

Schedule time slots to respond to 10-20 leads in a day/hour and breathe. Once you create a structure routine for your daily responses, it will take a load off. I feel the most nerve racking thing is feeling overwhelmed by thinking you have to respond immediately. I would suggest just saying to those hours or days later, thank you for your patience, i had a positive response to this ad, etc.. how may i be of service to you and move forward from there.

Managing a flood of networking leads can be overwhelming, but with a clear strategy, it becomes manageable. Start by categorizing leads—group them by priority, industry, or potential impact to ensure you focus on the most relevant ones. Next, set follow-up times for each category, using reminders or a calendar to stay on track without feeling rushed. A CRM tool is invaluable; it helps you log conversations, set follow-up dates, and track the progress of each lead, making it easier to maintain consistent communication. Regularly review and reassess leads to keep your network current and aligned with your goals. How do you manage networking leads? Share your tips!

The best approach is to prioritize the leads by quality. Not all leads are created equal. Start by categorizing leads based on interest, potential for conversion, or alignment with your goals. Focus on those most likely to bring value.

Know what you are selling, and don't deviate from your offering. Custom solutions are more difficult to sell, if the client wants something else than what you are offering, convince them to change their mind or let them go.

1. Don't immediately discount anyone, connect with everyone on social. Remember they have a Network too 2. Don't try and sell to them immediately, continue the networking vibe in your message so example if it was casual "Was great to meet you at X event. How bad was that coffee though. 🤣" 3. Use a good CRM that prompts you for follow up 4. Be genuine, some people will not need your product or service. If it doesn't solve their problem, don't pretend it will. 5. Golden rule, not all of these leads will be interested but someone else in their network will be 6. Be grateful, having lots of leads is a good problem to have. Don't stress, you will attract the right people to you

I would never get stressed about this. This is a good problem to have so be grateful and just systematically work through it. Simple