Make the most from every conversation at Ignite
Last week, Amanda Salvatore, host of the Toolbox for the Trades Podcast, sat down with Justin Mangold from Mangold Horticulture and Sam Rankin from Yardline Pest Control and ETCH Outdoor Living to talk through how to get real value out of industry events like Ignite.
The networking segment alone made it worth the listen. A few standouts:
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Show up ready to give, not just take. The best networkers contribute as much as they gain.
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Pick a new seat at every session. You already share something with whoever's next to you.
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Connect with people outside your market. Since they're not competitors, conversations can go deeper.
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Break the ice first. Most people are waiting for someone else to do it.
Beyond networking, the recording also covers pre-event planning, on-site tactics, and how to actually apply what you learn.