Business Networking & Referrals with Faithann Basore

Are you making the most of every conference, networking summit, or large business event you attend? Whether you're walking in as an attendee or stepping onto the stage as a speaker, conferences create some of the biggest relationship-building opportunities in business. But simply showing up isn't enough. In this solo episode of Business Networking & Referrals, Faithann Basore shares practical...

What if the secret to better networking isn't saying more, but saying less? In this episode, Faithann explores a quote that sparked a powerful insight: "An interesting simplicity is the most precious and difficult thing to achieve." From elevator pitches to networking conversations, referrals, and sales opportunities, the professionals who stand out are often the ones who make complex things simpl...

Ready to Recognize When Someone Is Ready to Buy? One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that better conversations create better opportunities. Once you learn how to create curiosity, the next step is recognizing when someone is inviting you to take the conversation further. That's exactly what we'll be practicing in the Buying Signals Workshop , a six-week virtual experience where...

Have you ever heard someone say, "I tried networking once, and it just wasn't for me"? What if the real problem wasn't networking itself, but the experience they had when they walked into the room? In this solo episode, Faithann Basore explores why visitors often leave networking groups feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or invisible, and what established groups can do to create an environment whe...

What do graduation parties, summer vacations, kids being home from school, and Fourth of July celebrations have to do with your networking pitch? More than you might think. In this solo episode, Faithann Basore explores how seasonal themes can make your networking introductions more memorable, more relevant, and easier for others to act on. Rather than giving a generic description of your business...

Have you ever walked into a networking event, looked around the room, and realized you didn't know a single person? In this episode of Business Networking and Referrals, host Faithann Basore sits down with Kelly Burton, owner of Boards by Kelly, to tackle one of the most common fears networkers face: how to confidently enter conversations when you're attending an event alone. Kelly shares a real-l...

What makes a networking presentation memorable? In this solo episode of the Business Networking & Referrals Podcast, Faithann Basore breaks down how to make the most of those longer networking presentations that happen inside referral groups, networking organizations, chambers, and industry-exclusive meetings. Whether you’re giving a 5-minute feature presentation in a weekly networking group o...

What happens when you make a mistake in networking? In this honest solo episode, Faithann Basore shares the story behind a production mistake in Episode 78—and the important networking lessons it revealed about trust, relationships, and laying a strong foundation over time. If you’ve ever: forgotten to reply to an email stepped on someone’s toes in a networking room or felt embarrassed after makin...

What makes someone memorable in a networking room? It’s usually not the person with the most polished elevator pitch. It’s the person who makes others feel comfortable, included, and genuinely heard. In this solo episode, Faithann Basore shares 4 simple ways to bring more delight to your networking conversations so people naturally want to talk with you again, remember you later, and eventually tr...

What should you say during your 60-second presentation when you want people to actually recognize and act on referral opportunities? In this episode, Faithann Basore sits down with Lizette Clouta for a live coaching session to build a clear, referral-driven 60-second presentation. Together, they move from a general introduction to a structured, story-based pitch that gives people in the room speci...

What should you be thinking before you walk into a networking event if you want more referrals and better conversations? In this episode, Faithann Basore shares her 3-Question Networking Reset—a simple, intentional way to shift your mindset before entering any networking meeting or one-to-one. Instead of walking in distracted or reactive, this reset helps you become more present, more curious, and...

How do you walk into a large networking room and know exactly who to talk to—and how much time to spend with each person? In this episode of the Business Networking & Referrals for Entrepreneurs | The Networker’s Tour Guide, host Faithann Basore shares a simple but powerful strategy to help you navigate networking rooms with clarity and intention. This episode introduces the 1–2–3 Method, a pr...

In this episode of The Networker’s Tour Guide Podcast, host Faithann Basore welcomes returning guest Nikki Rausch, CEO of Sales Maven and author of Buying Signals, to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in business networking: recognizing when someone is actually interested in working with you. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wondering “Did I miss something?” — this episode...

What should you do after a networking event to actually build relationships, get referrals, and grow your business? In this solo episode Faithann Basore breaks down exactly what happens after the networking meeting—and why your success depends on what you do next. From follow-up strategies to one-to-one meetings, this episode will help you turn simple conversations into real opportunities. What Yo...

How do you build real relationships through business networking? In this episode of The Networker’s Tour Guide Podcast, host Faithann Basore sits down with Oklahoma City networking leader Sybil Hale, founder of Mix and Mingle Business Networking and owner of Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Services. Sybil shares the story behind the rapid growth of Mix and Mingle—from a single lunch meeting to multiple...

In Episode 71 of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore continues the Realtor-Ready series with guests Candace Cunningham and Jerica Pound for a candid conversation about building strong referral relationships within the real estate ecosystem. This episode highlights the importance of trust, communication, and consistency when working alongside realtors and the professionals who...

In Episode 70 of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore shares a solo episode adapted from a recent Facebook Live , turning real-time teaching into a practical, on-the-go resource for networkers. Faithann opens the episode with a brief update on the Realtor-Ready conversations, sharing that there is one more dedicated Realtor-Ready episode coming next—and that additional Realtor-...

In this episode of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore is joined by JoAnne Stiles and Mona Guziar for a practical conversation about what truly makes someone referral-worthy in the real estate ecosystem. Rather than focusing on polished pitches or self-promotion, this discussion highlights the relational behaviors and professional habits that build trust over time. JoAnne and...

In Episode 68 of the The Networker’s Tour Guide, host Faithann Basore continues the Realtor-Ready Networker Series with a powerful conversation designed to help business owners show up more intentionally in rooms where realtors are present. This episode features guests Dyndi Gibson and Kim Case, who join the conversation to explore what it actually looks like to be “realtor-ready” in networking en...

In this episode host Faithann Basore welcomes back returning guest Dirk Houglum of DMP Home Inspections for a candid conversation as part of the Realtor-Ready Networker Series. Networking in the real estate industry can feel especially overwhelming when you’re surrounded by others who offer the same services. Dirk shares what it really takes to build trust with realtors, why honesty and integrity...

In this episode, Faithann Basore kicks off The Realtor-Ready Series, designed to help realtors and real-estate-adjacent professionals—such as inspectors, roofers, and lenders—build stronger referral relationships. She’s joined by Jackie Benjamin to explore how strategic social media engagement can build rapport before you ever meet in person, making real-life networking feel familiar instead of fo...

In this episode, Faithann is joined by Molly Zang, owner of Novel Optical in downtown Oklahoma City, to talk about how business owners can collaborate with non-competing professionals who serve the same audience—and why those partnerships are one of the most overlooked networking opportunities. Rather than chasing new audiences from scratch, this conversation explores how collaboration, education,...

Welcome to Episode 64 of the The Networker’s Tour Guide with host Faithann Basore. This episode is a best-of compilation featuring insights from the final ten guests, each answering one simple question: What do you like to see when you network—and what do you not like to see? Their answers reveal clear patterns about what makes networking feel welcoming, effective, and authentic—and what quietly p...

In this solo-style episode, Faithann switches things up by having her daughter step in as the interviewer, guiding a thoughtful conversation about one of the most overlooked networking skills: adjusting your introduction based on the time you’re given. Faithann reflects on two networking meetings she attended back-to-back—one where she had a full minute to speak, and another where she could only s...

Saying no doesn’t have to damage relationships. In this solo episode, Faithann shares practical ways to decline invitations, events, and discovery calls with grace—while still building trust and rapport. You’ll learn how thoughtful networkers listen generously, keep conversations moving forward, and leave doors open even when the answer isn’t yes. Faithann also shares why recognizing buying signal...