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Strategic networking and simple systems for business growth

THE STRATEGIC NETWORK
Strategic networking and simple systems for business growth

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In today’s issue:

👩 Mandy McEwen, a powerhouse connector, foresees 2025 as the year of connection.

😊 🥺 It’s the Best and Worst of Times for Networkers

🧰 16 free tools every networker needs

And much more…

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TOP FINDS
❤️ Best in Strategic Networking & Simple Systems

  • Justin Welsh states the secret to powerful networking isn't about who you know. It's about how you listen  (Link)

  • Gary Vaynerchuk believes sooooo much talking in the system … Understand this truth and love life. It’s all about execution! ... (Link)

  • Nicolas Cole dives into a system for writing ... (Link)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT
💪 Featured Power Networker

  • Power Networker: Mandy McEwen

  • Biz: “I help sales, marketing, & executive teams increase pipeline and brand awareness via LinkedIn.”

  • Primary Channels: LinkedIn (46K), Instagram (33K). Twitter X (85K)

  • Networking Advice: Don’t sleep on this in 2025…

    …Your team.

    2025 is going to be the year of connection.

    Building personal brands.

    Establishing relationships.

    Here’s the truth: people do business with people they like.

    Your prospects want to connect with the humans behind your business.

DEEP DIVE
Featured Article

For Networkers, It’s the Best and Worst of Times

What do Artificial Intelligence (AI), YouTube and LinkedIn all have in common? Each play a big part in the strategic networking movement that professionals are harnessing for explosive growth in 2025.

The Times They Are A-Changin’.

For networkers, it’s the best of times and the worst of times.

Coffee shops and cafes used to be buzzing with people meeting up and networking.

Nowadays, everyone is in such a hurry that meetings are skipped, connections are superficial, and relationships are suffering.

Or are they?

With the rapid advancement of game-changing technologies over the last few years, the business networking landscape is almost unrecognizable.

The world is changing. Networking is evolving.

Are you evolving with it?

Over the next few months, we'll be doing deep dives into the successes and challenges of fast-growing platforms like those powered by AI, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Stay tuned!

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