What would you ask someone who has been networking since they could speak?
Our guest in this episode, Chérie Ronning, is a true friend to myself and to the wedding business industry, and she is a natural-born networker. I’m so excited to have her on the podcast to ask her for all her advice on networking.
We’re digging into the do’s and don’ts of networking and learning more about why networking is so important for your career in the wedding business industry. She’s sharing things like what to talk about, how to stay connected, and how to seek more opportunities.
Get ready to expand your wedding business horizons.
Chérie Ronning started her career in the finance and accounting world with commercial banks, credit unions, and CPA firms. It was great work… but boring. She pivoted into the wedding world, where she stayed for over 25 years. During that time, she founded a national wedding networking organization and traveled through several states, Canada, Mexico, and Jamaica speaking to wedding professionals about networking and business. During the pandemic, she closed down all her businesses and now she’s starting her third career path, designing and selling print-on-demand products.
Topics We’re Covering in This Episode:
- Why Chérie talks to everyone she meets
- Why it’s called networking and not netplaying
- How to expand your horizons
- Getting people to relax and tell you about themselves
- The importance of networking
- A simple trick for organizing new connections
- Focusing on what’s in it for them, not you
- How to stay connected to people
Whether you consider yourself a people person or not, you can learn to network. If it’s outside of your comfort zone, start practicing and building that skill, because it really is a valuable one to have.
If you want to learn more about networking, binge the last few episodes of the podcast! We’ve been taking a deep dive into networking, so it’s the perfect way to get started.
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Recent Episodes:
Episode 37: How to Grow Your Network of Wedding Professionals
Episode 38: The Power of Language with Renée Dalo
Episode 39: Benefits and Tips for In Person & Online Networking
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