Phew! You made it through the event. The conversations flowed, cards were exchanged, and maybe a few new LinkedIn connections appeared in your notifications. This is the point where most people pause, cross their fingers, and hope the magic happens on its own. However, if you stop here, you’re leaving most of the value on the table. Without intentional follow-up, those great moments in the room fade fast—and so does your chance to turn them into real opportunities.
Networking is not about the handshake. It is about what happens after. The real work is moving from “Great meeting you” to “Let’s work together” or “I know someone you should meet.” The key is creating a simple, repeatable system that keeps you top of mind, adds real value, and makes collaboration a natural next step when the timing is right.
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