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Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, awkward, or icky. It’s just turning strangers into friends and nurturing those friendships over time. But how do you know which people to network with?

In this episode, Lindsay breaks down the 4 types of networks you need to build the right kinds of connections that help you grow your business faster (without burning out or selling your soul).

Here’s what we’ll cover:

✏️ The 4 types of networks every entrepreneur needs, and why each one matters for long-term success

✏️ How to find customers, collaborators, and community without cold-selling or faking connection

✏️ Why networking is marketing, and how to make it your highest-ROI activity

✏️ Simple ways to reach out and follow up without overthinking or feeling pushy

✏️ How to build genuine biz bestie relationships that keep you inspired and supported

Resources mentioned:

• Ick-Free Sales Community
• Video: Networking Less to Get More Clients!
• Video: How to Sell Without Selling
• Video: Perfect Sales Free Sales Call Template
• Ick-Free Sales Scripts

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Repeat after me: "Cold selling doesn't work. Cold connecting does!"

Hey [NAME],

I just saw/read/watched [THE POST THAT GRABBED YOUR ATTENTION] and I'm loving your perspective on [SHARED VALUE, PERSPECTIVE, OR APPROACH].

I'm [NAME] and I'm in the world of [INDUSTRY/PROFESSION/WORK].

If you're up for a good, old-fashioned networking convo, I'd love to connect to talk about [WHAT YOU'D LOVE TO TALK ABOUT/GET TO KNOW ABOUT THEM].

Up for a [ZOOM/CALL/COFFEE] in the next week or two?

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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

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• Pre-Scale Checklist
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Do you ever feel like your business and your personal identity are totally tangled up together? Or maybe you struggle to find the balance between creating and managing your business? You’re not alone!

In this episode with Annabelle King, we get real about personal branding as a business owner and how to get visible (even if it scares the heck outta you!). Annabelle shares how she went from working in big agencies to building her own business, including the mindset shifts and practical tips she learned along the way.

You’ll discover:

✏️ How to separate your business’s performance from your sense of self-worth, and why it matters for your sanity!

✏️ Why Googling yourself is a must-do (and what can happen if you don’t manage your online narrative).

✏️ The three essential “characters” every entrepreneur needs (creator, business manager, and entrepreneur) and what happens when one of them takes over.

✏️ Actionable steps to get visible with more confidence, from prepping your story to dealing with stage fright like a pro.

Annabelle’s practical wisdom and honest stories will have you rethinking how you show up as an entrepreneur. So you can walk away with new tools for sharing your magic with the world.

💌 Get Lindsay's Un-Hustle Your Business Starter Kit

📺 Join Lindsay's monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

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Meet Annabelle

Annabelle King is a brand strategist, facilitator, and founder of I Like Storytelling. With 15+ years of experience in big agencies and over six years running her own consulting practice, Annabelle helps small and medium businesses uncover the stories that drive growth. Aside from that, Annabelle also facilitates workshops, marketing retreats and online programs.

Personal brand strategy course

Free resources

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LinkedIn

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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

Connect with Lindsay
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Tired of traditional digital marketing and web design agencies overselling services you don’t need?

Ready to hear the truth behind these bloated agency models and why they might be holding your business back?

In this live interview with Kayla Walters, a seasoned web designer and tech geek, we’re calling BS on the common traps in the digital marketing world.

Kayla will share jaw-dropping stories from her 17 years in the industry, exposing what really goes on behind the scenes and why so many businesses end up with websites that just don’t work.

You’ll gain insights on:

✏️ Recognizing the red flags of overpromised and overpriced agency services.

✏️ Building a website that feels like you and works hard to attract your ideal clients without the overwhelm.

✏️ Kayla’s own strategies for streamlining the tech side of things, so you can focus on what you love about your business.

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Meet Kayla

Kayla Walters is a web designer, tech geek, and the go-to expert for building fun, beautiful websites that actually work. She helps women entrepreneurs transform their websites into client-attracting machines, all while making the tech side stress-free. With over 17 years of experience, Kayla has seen it all and knows how to make a website shine.

Website: https://goodcheertechstudio.ca

Instagram: / goodcheertechstudio

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About Lindsay
Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a business development nerd who's been showing service providers, coaches, and consultants how to get sales and scale their businesses for over 20 years. Lindsay's signature Ick-Free Sales System cuts through the chaos and maps out exactly what you need to do to turn the engine on in your business with simple roadmaps and action plans.

👉 Join the Patreon Community for $1

Free Resources

• Ick-Free Sales Tools
• Pre-Scale Checklist
• Monthly Shop Talk on YouTube

Connect with Lindsay
YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Website | Podcast