Hate networking? Read this…

No business is an island, which is why you need business relationships to inspire you, move your business forward, create referral pipelines, and collaborate on projects.

So many people that I speak to have anxiety around building business relationships. They KNOW how important it is to create a healthy community of cheerleaders and supporters, but they don’t know how.

Here are my 5 tips for building business relationships in a way that won’t feel so stressful.

#1 think community, not networking.

Networking doesn’t just happen at events – you should be building your community, your network, always. Talk to your family, friends, and even service providers. Tell them what you do and the value you provide others. Ask if they know anyone who they think would be a good fit.

#2 Flip the script

Whether you’re in a networking event or just in your day-to-day, flip the script and listen to what other people are doing and saying. This not only helps alleviate some of the stress of talking about you…