E106 - Networking That Actually Works with Samantha Pritchard

<p>Networking can feel awkward, transactional, or even exhausting. But what if you stopped thinking about “working the room” and started thinking about creating real connections?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The YES! Show, Samantha Pritchard, founder of Big Sister in a Blazer, shares practical strategies for making networking more intentional, natural, and effective. From her SHINE Method to her Grazer Method, Samantha shows us how to walk into a room with a plan, have better conversations, gracefully move from one connection to the next, and most importantly, follow up.</p><p><br></p><p>Because collecting business cards isn&#39;t the goal. Building relationships is.</p><p><br></p><p>What You&#39;ll Learn:</p><ul><li>How to SHINE at networking events</li><li>How the Grazer Method keeps you moving</li><li>Why the fortune really is in the follow-up</li><li>How to make your introduction memorable</li></ul><p><br></p><p>3 Action Items:</p><ol><li><strong>Choose three people.</strong> Before your next networking event, review the attendee list and identify three people you genuinely want to connect with.</li><li><strong>Ask a better question.</strong> Instead of defaulting to “What do you do?”, try Samantha&#39;s favorite: <strong>“What are you most excited about right now?”</strong></li><li><strong>Follow up within 24 hours.</strong> Send a personal message that references something you actually discussed instead of sending a generic “Great meeting you!” message.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Connect with Samantha:<br>📍Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigsisterinablazer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/bigsisterinablazer/</a></p><p>📍Website: <a href="https://bigsisterinablazer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://bigsisterinablazer.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Christine:<br>📍Website - <a href="https://www.thewisepineapple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.thewisepineapple.com/</a><br>📍Linkedin profile - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311</a><br>📍Insta link - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/</a><br>📍YouTube Link - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCI