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The Networking Game Plan Checklist

Three phases. Zero fluff. Keep this somewhere you'll actually see it before your next event.

Before the Event
  • Review your 30-sec pitch out loud — once
  • Set a specific goal (e.g., meet 3 new people)
  • Check the attendee list if available
  • Arrive 5–10 minutes early — easier to connect before the room fills
  • Have your business cards or LinkedIn QR ready
  • Do a 60-second mindset reset: "I'm here to connect, not impress."
During the Event
  • Ask more than you talk
  • Use your clarity statement when asked what you do
  • Listen for one specific thing per person you can reference later
  • Jot notes on the back of business cards immediately
  • End conversations gracefully: "I don't want to keep you — can we connect on LinkedIn?"
  • Give yourself permission to take breaks
After the Event
  • Follow up within 48 hours
  • Personalize every message — reference something specific
  • Connect on LinkedIn with a note, not the default message
  • Offer something of value — an article, an intro, a resource
  • Set a reminder to check in with your top 2–3 contacts in 30 days
  • Note what worked — refine your pitch for next time

3 Follow-Up Message Templates

The relationship dies in the parking lot when there's no follow-through. These make sure it doesn't.

Template 01
LinkedIn Connection Request
Use within 24 hours
"Hi [NAME], it was great meeting you at [EVENT] today. I loved what you said about [specific thing they mentioned] — that really stuck with me. I'd love to stay connected. Looking forward to following your work."
Template 02
Email Follow-Up
When you promised to send something
Subject: Great meeting you at [EVENT] — as promised!

"Hi [NAME], enjoyed our conversation today. As I mentioned, here's [resource/article/intro] that I thought might be useful given what you're working on. Would love to grab a 20-minute call sometime if you're open to it. Let me know what works."
Template 03
30-Day Check-In
Warm relationship maintenance
"Hi [NAME], just thinking about you — we met at [EVENT] last month. I saw [relevant news or post about them] and thought of our conversation. Hope things are going well. I'd love to reconnect when timing works for you."

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A practiced, personalized elevator pitch — written and delivered out loud
A clear answer to "Who are you and what do you do?" — no more freezing
A 3-step mindset reset they can use before every networking event going forward

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