Use These Conversation Strategies We Learned from Love is Blind Before Your Next Networking Event
Episode 696: Show Notes
We’re sure everyone is familiar with the popular Netflix reality TV show, Love is Blind, but did you know that you can actually learn some tools for having successful conversations at your next networking event from the show? No, these conversations won’t end in a terrifying wedding whereby all your guests anxiously await the words ‘I do’ or ‘I don’t.’ But, you could stand to create incredibly meaningful professional relationships and even friendships. You will also develop your social skills and self-esteem which will have a positive impact on your business!
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We know that networking events can be awkward, daunting, and straight-up terrifying and we want to help you find a way to strike up effective conversations with the right people. Although you may be tempted to word-vomit your elevator pitch, we have some alternative suggestions that will no doubt lead to more authentic connections. In this episode, we break down how we can learn to have conversations again and conserve energy by interacting with the right people in the right roles. Tune in to find out how to know your type, know your limits, and know what you’re going into networking events for!
How to Have Conversations with Other People
Does anyone know how to have conversations anymore? Maybe the isolation we have all experienced from the pandemic has had a bigger effect on our confidence and social skills than we thought and how you show up at work affects those skills! We have had to work very hard at building self-esteem in the workplace, learning to develop a filter to deal with our neurodivergence, and finding ways to practice having conversations.
In the show, Love is Blind, everyone is forced to have authentic, real conversations with each other because they are in the pods and cannot see one another! You need to figure out how you best process information, whether it be auditory or visual, and then learn how to step out of that comfort zone. We want you to break down some conversational lessons you can learn from Love is Blind that can help you become confident in your social skills in the business world!
Using Your Elevator Pitch in Real Life
Using the standard elevator pitch in real life can feel a little bit clumsy, robotic, and disconnected because, well, it is! We have been through all the awkward networking events; from foolishly interrupting a group conversation, to sneaking off to hide in the bathroom for courage before braving the storm of people. Getting to know people is so important and the best way to do it is by asking leading questions that stimulate authentic conversation. We want you to learn how to use your elevator pitch brilliantly during real, in-person conversations.
Interacting with The Right People in The Right Roles
To make the most of networking opportunities you need to be able to identify what you are looking to gain from these conversations and how relationships can serve you. That is why being intentional about who you interact with at networking events is essential. The quicker you figure out if the person you are talking to can benefit your business, the quicker you can wrap up unproductive conversations in an authentic way and move on to more promising prospects.
It is also important to know what design type you are, how you access energy, and how to recharge to avoid burnout. There is nothing wrong with conserving your energy and saving it for the people who are going to best serve your business. Let’s help each other learn how to have conversations again. If you have any tips and tricks for how to start and lead conversations, send us a DM on Instagram. We would love to hear from you!
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If you’re intimidated about what to say at networking events, always start with questions!
Highlights
How to Have Conversations with Other People [0:10:57]
Using Your Elevator Pitch in Real Life [0:20:49]
Interacting with The Right People in The Right Roles [0:30:20]
Today’s Guest:
Abagail & Emylee
The Strategy Hour Podcast
The Strategy Hour Podcast is a twice weekly show hosted by Abagail Pumphrey and Emylee Williams, the founders of Boss Project. Join us for semi-ranty biz conversations for service providers looking to ethically grow their agency businesses. Episodes cover everything from lead generation to leadership mindset to team culture and beyond.
Key Topics:
Networking, Authentic Conversations, Elevator Pitch, Energy Conservation, Love is Blind
