Business Networking & Referrals with Faithann Basore

Business Networking & Referrals Podcast What should you say in a networking room when you want more referrals, stronger relationships, and real business growth?Hosted by Faithann Basore, business networking coach and founder of The Networker’s Tour Guide, this podcast helps entrepreneurs make the invisible parts of networking visible—like conversations, body language, and connection—so they can turn conversations into opportunities and connections into consistent referrals.Each episode breaks down practical business networking strategies you can actually use—whether you’re walking into a room full of strangers, following up after an event, or building long-term referral partnerships.You’ll learn how to:• Start better conversations in networking rooms• Build relationships that lead to referrals• Follow up without feeling awkward or pushy• Communicate what you do in a clear, memorable way• Recognize buying signals and referral opportunities• Turn one connection into multiple op

Business Networking & Referrals with Faithann Basore is a education podcast hosted by Faithann, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Faithann hosts Business Networking & Referrals with Faithann Basore, a education show with 97 episodes published.

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  Episode #98

  98: When a Referral You Expected Goes to Someone Else

  Sep 28, 202619 min

  Have you ever watched someone refer a potential client to another business and wondered why they didn’t think of you? It can sting, especially when you’ve sent opportunities their way. In this episode of Business Networking & Referrals, Faithann Basore shares how to respond with curiosity and use the experience to strengthen your referral relationships. You’ll learn: Why a mention or social media tag may not have become a referral How to follow up and find out what happened with a connection you made A question you can ask a trusted contact: “What could I do to earn your next referral?” How clearer referral asks and consistent follow-up can help people feel confident recommending you Every referral carries a little of the giver’s reputation. When one goes elsewhere, take a moment to learn what you can, then keep building relationships with people who know whom you help and trust you to follow through. Want help making your ideal referral easier to recognize? Book a discovery call with Faithann to talk about your networking pitch and whether a Pitch Strategy Session is a fit for your business. Book your discovery call here .

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  Episode #97

  97: What to Do When You Receive a Bad Referral Without Damaging the Relationship

  Sep 21, 202619 min

  What should you do when someone sends you a referral that simply isn’t a good fit? Turning down the opportunity may be necessary, but how you handle the person who referred them can either strengthen or weaken an important relationship. In this episode, Faithann shares how to respond to a bad referral with gratitude, clarity, and care. You’ll learn why it’s your responsibility to teach your network what does and does not make a good referral, how to explain that you couldn’t help without overexplaining, and how to guide the referral partner towards better-fit opportunities in the future. You’ll learn: How to prevent bad referrals by educating your network Why you should follow up quickly with every referral What to say to the person who sent the referral How to make gratitude the hero of the conversation A simple phrase that explains why you couldn’t help How to remind your network what a great referral looks like A bad referral doesn’t have to damage a valuable relationship. Handled well, it can become an opportunity to build trust and help someone refer you more confidently next time. Would this episode help someone in your network navigate a bad referral? Share it with them so you can both become the current of the lazy river that draws and keeps the right people close. Want to receive better-fit referrals from your network? Schedule a Discovery Call to explore how The Networker’s Tour Guide can support you.

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  Episode #96

  96: How to Make Your Networking Pitch Memorable, Specific and Easy to Refer

  Sep 14, 202626 min

  Are you making it easy for the people in your networking group to recognize and connect you with the right referrals? In this episode of Business Networking and Referrals, Faithann coaches Denise Maples, owner of Backbone Operations, through creating a clearer and more effective networking pitch. Together, they turn a broad request for “any business owner who needs a virtual assistant” into a specific picture of the client Denise can help, the problem that person may be experiencing and the words a referral partner can use to introduce her naturally. You’ll learn: Why a short testimonial can build credibility and help people picture your ideal referral How to focus on the result you provide instead of listing everything you do Why specific referral requests are more effective than casting a wide net How to identify what your ideal client may be doing, feeling or saying What question your networking partners can ask to bring you into the conversation naturally Why permission-based introductions create warmer referrals When you paint a clear picture, your network can recognize more opportunities for you. Start narrow, and the people listening can broaden the possibilities from there. Connect with Denise Maples and Backbone Operations: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisemaples Website: https://backboneops.net Schedule a Discovery Call with Denise: https://schedule.backboneops.net/discovery-call Ready to make it easier for your network to recognize and refer the right people to you? Book a Discovery Call with Faithann to talk about where your networking and referral strategy may need more clarity: FAITHANN’S DISCOVERY CALL LINK

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  Episode #95

  95: What Networking Group Organizers Wish You Knew Before Your Next Event

  Sep 7, 202626 min

  What do the organizers of networking groups wish you knew before you walked through the door? In this episode, Faithann shares honest advice from several successful networking organization leaders about what actually helps business owners build meaningful relationships and earn referrals. You’ll hear why the networking meeting itself is only the first step, why you do not need to speak to everyone in the room, and how a few genuine conversations can lead to stronger, more personal follow-up. You’ll also learn: Why one-to-one conversations are not sales appointments How to choose two or three meaningful connections instead of collecting a stack of business cards Why your 30- or 60-second introduction needs to be clear and specific How self-doubt can keep you from recognizing opportunities Why networking communities provide more than referrals How becoming a resource makes introductions feel natural What could happen when you invest intentionally in your relationships for the next eight months The business owners who organize networking events want you to succeed. Their advice makes one thing clear: showing up matters, but what you do after the meeting is where relationships, referrals, and opportunities begin to grow. Ready to become a stronger resource for the people in your network? Schedule a discovery call with Faithann to explore whether a coaching session could help you use your networking time more intentionally and get more people talking about your business. Book your discovery call here . Featured networking leaders: Sybil Hale, Mix & Mingle Business Networking Danielle Throckmorton, Reach Retreats, Coffee & Connection, and Believers in Business Cori, OKC Women in Business Pam, Wine, Women & Wealth

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  Episode #94

  Struggling to Grow Your Network? 5 Tips to Become a Go-To Resource

  Aug 31, 202640 min

  Are you showing people that you are a valuable resource, even when they are not ready or able to hire you? The business owners who build strong networks and earn referrals understand that resourcefulness should not be reserved only for paying clients. When you help people, share what you know, and create opportunities for others, you give them meaningful reasons to remember you and mention your name in rooms you are not in. In this solo episode, Faithann shares two important areas to audit when your network is not growing. You will learn how small etiquette mistakes may be quietly turning people away and how becoming a resource can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and create more referral opportunities. Faithann discusses: How networking etiquette affects people’s willingness to build a relationship with you Who should offer an alternate date when a meeting must be rescheduled Why you should tell someone when another person will be joining your meeting How to become a trusted source of business recommendations The relationships to build with professionals who serve your clients before or after you Why hosting meetups, webinars, or educational events can grow your network How volunteering and serving on nonprofit boards build trust Ways to share your expertise without giving away too much How your own professional development can become a resource for others Why people who may never hire you can still become valuable cheerleaders for your business You will also leave with a practical networking exercise: identify five types of professionals you wish your clients knew before working with you and five they may need afterward. Then begin building the relationships that allow you to confidently make those introductions. When you become someone who consistently helps people move forward, you become someone they remember, trust, and recommend. Mentioned in This Episode Episode 10: How to Invite Someone to a Networking Event Like a Pro Episode 15: Think of Everything Episode 48: TACT: The First Floor of Networking Success T5 Meetup Fri Sep 25th from 9-11a: RSVP (OKC business owners) Join the Curiosity Workshop Learn how to talk about your business naturally in networking meetings, volunteer settings, community events, and everyday conversations. The Curiosity Workshop includes four weeks of instruction followed by in-person and virtual conversation practice. You can join from anywhere. The first class begins Friday, September 4. Registration is $125 and closes on Tuesday Aug. 1st. Register for the Curiosity Workshop here.

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