Denise Heidel and Tim Beeman dive into the art of effective networking, sharing insights from an upcoming chamber workshop on networking best practices. Denise opens up about her journey from being naturally shy and uncomfortable with networking to embracing it as one of the chamber’s most valuable benefits. The conversation explores Dale Carnegie’s timeless wisdom: you can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years trying to get them interested in you—a principle that transforms networking from a sales pitch into genuine relationship building.

The episode covers essential networking fundamentals, from body language and confident handshakes to the importance of showing up early and staying late at events. Denise and Tim discuss the balance between giving and receiving in networking situations, emphasizing that successful networkers focus on being a resource rather than constantly promoting themselves. They share practical tips like taking notes on business cards to remember personal details, scheduling strategic one-on-ones instead of trying to befriend everyone at once, and delegating networking responsibilities when necessary to maximize both effectiveness and time management.

The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce has significantly expanded its networking opportunities, now offering five weekly leads groups, biweekly Zoom sessions, and monthly events at various times throughout the day. Tim and Denise address the common “too busy to network” excuse with a brilliant rebuttal: if you’re too busy to network, who should people send leads to instead? The conversation emphasizes that networking is an investment, not a time suck, and remains foundational to the chamber’s mission of helping businesses connect, grow, and thrive in the community.

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Produced by our Partner, Tim Beeman of Such-N-Such Media.
Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

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