What Works | Small Business Podcast With Tara Mcmullin

You might think of me as a fairly gregarious entrepreneur who delights in inviting strangers on to this very podcast for conversations about life and business. But… In many ways, I’m a walking, talking introvert meme. I’m a bit of a loner. I would much rather do things on my own than rely on others for help. Parties, conferences, and even coffee dates make me anxious and sweaty. And yet… the relationships I’ve developed as a small business owner are some of the deepest and most valuable I’ve experienced in my whole life. Moreover, those relationships have been key to any and all success I’ve experienced over the last 10 years. Despite knowing this, I still find networking and relationship-building to be difficult. But I work at it. I work at it and work at it and work at it. This month, the members of The What Works Network have been talking about how they meet new people, expand their professional networks, and nurture their existing relationships. I am constantly in awe of t