E57: You're Not Bad at Networking… You Just Don't Have a System

Think you're bad at networking? You just don't have a system. Learn five mindset shifts that help business owners build the relationships that bring in clients and referrals.Full Show NotesYou've built systems, you've hired the team, and you've worked harder than anyone you know. But your business still feels like it rests entirely on your shoulders. Referrals dry up, partnerships never happen, and every new client has to be won from scratch.In this episode, Cordes shares why her best clients have always come from relationships, not funnels, and walks through five mindset shifts inspired by Jay Shetty's episode on making friends as an adult, applied to business owners.What You'll Learn:Why relationship-building needs a system, and how to use your CRM to keep up with peopleThe easiest way to start a conversation at a networking eventWhy people like you more than you think, and how being interested makes you interestingWhy showing up regularly beats one great conversationHow to stop waiting for the right community and create your ownThe excuses that hold us back, from "I'm too shy" to "I'm not good at sales"The 5 Mindset Shifts:Build systems to create relationships on purposeFear holds you back more than rejection doesPeople like you more than you thinkLook for repetition, not chemistryDon't wait for a community. Create oneYour Homework: Think of one person and send them a text today: "Let's grab coffee."📖 Read the full article, including the excuses that hold business owners back and what to do about each one: https://masteringbusinessflow.com/post/networking-system-for-business-ownersFree ResourceIf you left for two weeks tomorrow, what would break? Take the free Two-Week Vacation Test to find out which parts of your business still depend on you and where your growth is leaking: http://masteringbusinessflow.com/assessment