The Link Up Lounge: Strategic Networking for Small Business
THIS is The Link Up Lounge — your lounge for turning one link into endless opportunities. Your hosts, Tiffany and Donna, bring over 30 years of combined networking experience to every conversation. Here, we believe success isn’t just about what you know — it’s about who you link up with. Each week, we’ll share real-world strategies and powerful insights to help you network smarter, build lasting relationships, and create the kind of visibility that drives real business growth. Because the truth is — networking isn’t optional. It’s critical to your success.
And don’t miss our Networking Mode ON segment at the end of each episode — packed with quick, actionable tips you can use immediately to start building your next big opportunity. If you’re ready to make networking your business’s greatest asset — you’re in the right place. Networking mode ON!
The Link Up Lounge: Strategic Networking for Small Business
Latest Episodes
49 - Can Two Minutes Change Your Business? with Megan Renner
Want to get more out of networking events? This episode is packed with practical strategies for making meaningful connections, maximizing speed networking opportunities, and turning brief conversations into lasting business relationships.
48 - How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like a User
Need help moving? You might want to rethink who you ask... because as Donna and Tiffany agree, helping someone move is a pretty big favor. We laughed about it, but there's a serious lesson behind the joke. Learn how to ask for help in a way tha...
47 - The 10 Networking Mistakes That Cost You Opportunities
One person at a networking event spent eight minutes introducing themselves... leaving almost no time for anyone else to speak. It was the perfect reminder that networking isn't about saying more—it's about making people feel seen, heard, and v...
46 - How to Work a Room With Confidence (Even If Networking Feels Awkward)
We all know the feeling—you walk into a networking event, scan the room, and immediately wonder which conversation you're "allowed" to join. Donna shares the story of choosing between two conversation circles, taking a chance, and discovering t...
45 - Networking in the Age of AI — What Changes and What Doesn't
Is AI making networking easier — or making real connection harder to find? We’re exploring where artificial intelligence fits into relationship-building, business growth, and professional networking. From drafting emails and brainstorming ideas...
