Ever walk out of a networking meeting feeling like you were just a walking dollar sign? In this solo episode, Harmonious at Lunch host Brandon gets brutally honest about a recent encounter that highlights the biggest problem in modern business networking.If you're tired of transactional conversations that go nowhere, this is a must-listen. Brandon breaks down why a 'sales-first' approach guarantees you won't be remembered and will never get a referral. He challenges every business owner to look in the mirror and ask: Are you building genuine relationships or just collecting leads? Discover the long-term, ethical strategy for creating a powerful network built on trust, not transactions.Chapters:[00:00] - A Networking PSA Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear[00:45] - The Frustrating Story: "It's Nice to Meet You... Again"[02:00] - The Real Reason You're Not Memorable in Meetings[03:30] - Why Your Sales Pitch Is K*lling Your Referral Potential[05:15] - Relational vs. Transactional: Building a Network on Trust[06:40] - The Mirror Test: Are You Guilty of This Networking Sin?[08:15] - The Simple Fix: How to Remember People & Build Real Connections[09:20] - Why This Approach Gets More Results (And a Recap of This Week's Guests)Like this video, Comment with your thoughts, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!Download the full podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harmonious-at-lunch/id1722490295Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CIVZu21nyAbhHuO0nskRq?si=3d1f729fa9a743bdiHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-harmonious-at-lunch-163898157/Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/uo2Aj4gmSTbAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cb240cab-0e14-4923-8c75-03fe1b21e3ef/harmonious-at-lunchFor strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/Follow Harmonious at Lunch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoptechnologies/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanOpTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanop-technologies-inc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humanoptech#NetworkingTips #BusinessRelationships #Entrepreneurship #ReferralMarketing #SalesStrategySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/harmonious-at-lunch/exclusive-content

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