“Networking shouldn’t feel transactional; it should be intentional.” It’s a line we’ve all heard a thousand times. But the tricky part is - we all have our plates full each and every day: at work, at home, and in life in general. So, how do we make a lasting impact that matters with minimal effort? What can help us stay connected with purpose and confidence?

We have just the thing - an easy, fit-it-into-your-day way to uplevel your networking game. Matcha’s full month of actionable tips to better connection.

These tips center around four core areas:

• Reflect: How and why we connect to make each conversation more impactful.
• Connect: Practical advice for reaching out and building professional relationships.
• Help: True networking begins with giving value to others - we share ways you can adopt Matcha’s give-first mindset.
• Share: As you grow your networking skills, there’s nothing more powerful than sharing what you learn with others.

Follow simple steps to keep your network toasty warm and easily, intentionally, and authentically build your professional connections and network #LikeAPro.

1. REFLECT: Is your network the right size to support your needs?
2. CONNECT: Ask a lesser-known connection: “What’s a challenge you’re currently working on?”
3. SHARE: Post 3 topics you’d be willing to talk about any time, anywhere.
4. CONNECT: Reach out to someone you’re impressed by and ask: “How’d you do ____?”
5. SHARE: Share a list of your favorite tools with your network. 
6. CONNECT: Find someone who’ll be at an event with you this Fall... and connect beforehand.
7. SHARE: Post about a dream collaboration or partnership… and see what happens!
8. REFLECT: What group of people are you passionate about helping?
9. SHARE: Post about one way you’re open to help others. Bonus points for booking a call!
10. CONNECT: Reach out to chat with someone in your industry community or association.
11. HELP: Make the time to meet for 30 min with someone who’s in a job search.
12. CONNECT: Think about someone you met in real-life and connect with them online!
13. HELP: Make 30 minutes to connect with someone who is building a new business. 
14. CONNECT: Book an in-person chat (over Matcha?!) with someone in your city or area. 
15. CONNECT: When it comes to responding to your key connections... be lightning fast.  
16. REFLECT: Write a post and tag 3-5 people you are thankful to have connected with this year.
17. CONNECT: Find 2 people from a community you’re in– and comment on or amplify a post of theirs on LinkedIn.
18. REFLECT: Go through the few first steps in building your User Manual. (See the post for more detail!) 
19. CONNECT: Reach out to someone you haven’t connected with in a while.
20. HELP: Make time to get someone “unstuck”.
21. CONNECT: Physically shift a conversation at an event to a quiet space – or smaller venue. 
22. CONNECT: Send someone you know a note or gift to bring a smile to their day. 
23. REFLECT: How can you be more memorable, bold, and authentically you?
24. CONNECT: Send a note to a past boss or mentor of yours. 
25. HELP: Introduce 2 people you know who haven’t met before– but should!
26. SHARE: Share a list of 3-5 connections that you totally vibe with. 
27. REFLECT: Take the Networking Personality Quiz and share what type you are!
28. CONNECT: Connect with someone on your team using a fresh, new type of question. 
29. CONNECT: Send one of your connections a hand-written note. Yes – get out that paper and pen!
30. SHARE: You’re the Pro now – post about your favorite tip for networking!

Better networking is within your reach. Grab those daily sips of inspiration, keep them in your back pocket, and remember: great connections aren’t about how many people you know but about nurturing the relationships that matter and networking with authenticity.

Put these tips into action, and go make those connections count!

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