Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients

Ep 84. From Awkward to Awesome: Mastering the Art of Meaningful Connections

Jason Willis-Lee

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Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, transactional, or overwhelming. In fact, it can be the key to unlocking career opportunities, business growth, and personal fulfillment.

In the next episode of Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients, I sit down with the awesome Rachel Rozen, founder of Connection Catalyst, to explore the transformative power of authentic networking.

Rachel’s journey—from connecting with 300 people in a year to building a facilitation-based learning company—proves that relationship-building is a skill anyone can master. 

Whether you’re an introvert who dreads networking events or a leader looking to instill these skills in your team, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world strategies to help you go from awkward to awesome in any professional setting.

📌 Tune in to learn:

✅ How to reframe networking from “icky” to impactful
✅ The secret to making connections that truly stick
✅ Strategies to build trust, expand your network, and create opportunities

If you’ve ever struggled with networking or want to help your teams foster genuine professional relationships, this episode is for you!

💬 Have you ever had a networking breakthrough that changed your career or business? 

Drop your stories in the comments below! ⬇️

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