Make your networking event 100% fruitful by: > Focus on Connecting – Approach with a genuine desire to learn from others. Think "How can I help?" not "What can I get?" > Listen & Engage – Actively listen, ask insightful questions, and show professional interest. > Build Relationships – Form meaningful connections based on mutual respect, growth, and collaboration.

✨ To maximize impact after networking events, send personalized follow-up messages within 48 hours. ✨ Reference specific topics from your conversation, showing genuine interest and attentiveness. ✨ Include useful resources or introductions, adding value to their network. ✨ Propose a clear next step, like a meeting or another event, to keep the momentum going. ✨ Connect on LinkedIn for ongoing engagement and to share relevant content. ✨ Keep notes on details and interests discussed for future interactions, enhancing relationship building and demonstrating your dedication to the connection.

To maximize impact after networking events, personalize follow-ups by referencing specific conversations or shared interests. Send timely, concise messages expressing genuine appreciation and offer value, such as insights or resources. Stay consistent in your communication while respecting their time, and nurture the relationship through thoughtful, ongoing engagement.

In my experience from attending online Networking Events, follow up with a personalized message and offering value by appreciating their content first, worked out the best. Also giving recommendation to those who you networked with on LinkedIn helps in building long term relationships.

Always always always make your networking about them. What do they need? Why are they there? What do they hope to achieve? Remember that the vast majority of people at the event have some to sell and not to buy. Launching straight into a pitch will irritate more people than entice them. A simple conversation along the lines of "You mentioned to me that you were having an issue with X - I think I have something that could help you. Would you be open to discussing that further?" Keep it light, acknowledge their issues, offer your help.