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
28 - New Year, New Network — Creating a 90-Day Networking Plan
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It’s easy to say “I want to network more,” but without a strategy, your time gets wasted and your connections fizzle out. In this episode, Tiffany and Donna lay out a 90-day networking plan designed to help you show up with purpose, make real connections, and follow through in a way that actually leads to results. They share how to balance visibility and relationship goals, what a good follow-up looks like, and how a simple coffee meeting can unlock major opportunities. With stories of missed connections, unexpected wins, and why in-person moments still matter, this episode will help you turn your calendar into your most powerful networking tool this quarter.
What you’ll learn:
- Why visibility goals and relationship goals work best together
- How to set up your calendar for consistent, intentional outreach
- A simple plan for follow-up that feels authentic—not overwhelming
Connect with your hosts:
On IG: @the_LinkUpLounge
Email the Link Up Lounge: info@thelinkuplounge.com
Tiffany Mason on IG @VirtuallyYouPods
Donna Rueppell on IG @Rueppell_1KeyAtaTime
Come Network with us: WWW.BondandBeyondNetwork.com
(locally in St. John's Co. FL)
