Why Networking Is More Than Business Cards and QR Codes

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Most people do not know how to network because they do not know who to meet, where to go, or what to say once they get there. In this episode of ACES53, Ed Parcaut and Brian Galke welcome Ashley Owens for a conversation about effective networking, event strategy, conference relationships, follow-up, business cards, QR codes, speed to trust, and making the room work before, during, and after the event. Ashley explains that networking is not about pitching every person you meet. It is about curiosity, value, preparation, listening, and knowing how to talk about yourself without making the conversation all about you. The group also discusses event goals, speaker access, media passes, LinkedIn, VIP rooms, big conferences, small events, PIMCON, Michael Phelps, David Spade, business cards, tap cards, QR codes, Slack follow-up, email follow-up, and why the follow-up is always your responsibility. Topics include: Ashley Owens as the Joker guest Why networking matters at conferences The three biggest networking problems Who to meet, where to go, and what to say Why networking is personal Talking about yourself without overpitching Ashley’s path from 23 jobs to networking expert Building a business from one event Authenticity and curiosity Speed to trust Body language, mood, attitude, and vibe Preparing before a conference Setting baseline goals and stretch goals Meeting people at bars, coffee stations, and hallways Speaker access and backstage strategy Media passes and LinkedIn articles Business cards versus QR codes Tap cards and phone contact sharing Follow-up systems after events Why follow-up is always on you PIMCON and personal injury attorney events Event production and attendee experience Smaller events versus giant conferences VIP rooms and paying for access Michael Phelps, David Spade, and keynote strategy Networking as collaboration, creativity, and growth Hosted by Ed Parcaut and Brian Galke. Guest: Ashley Owens Learn more about Ed Parcaut at EdParcaut.com. Subscribe for more ACES53 conversations on sales, business, AI, communication, networking, leadership, personal development, and finding your Joker advantage. #ACES53, #EdParcaut, #BrianGalke, #AshleyOwens, #Networking, #NetworkingStrategy, #EffectiveNetworking, #ConferenceNetworking, #EventStrategy, #BusinessRelationships, #FollowUp, #SpeedToTrust, #RelationshipBuilding, #PersonalBranding, #BusinessCards, #QRCodes, #EventMarketing, #SpeakerNetworking, #Entrepreneurship, #SalesTraining, #BusinessPodcast, #FindYourJoker