In This Episode:

• Why networking doesn't have to mean stiff suits and business cards — there are so many modern formats (speed dating style, meet-and-mingle, lunches, breakfasts)
• How Grace approaches walking into a room where she doesn't know anyone
• The 7-step follow-up process Grace uses after collecting business cards
• How to craft a LinkedIn DM or email that feels genuine and personal — not salesy
• The Instagram trick for connecting without directly handing out your card
• Why showing up consistently at events — even when you don't land a client — builds long-term brand recognition
• Grace's story of a $75 networking breakfast that converted 3 women into paying branding photography clients (worth thousands of dollars)
• Why networking is a long game, not a quick fix — and why that's okay
• Tips for introverts: bring a business buddy, make a beeline for the host, and just do the reps

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