Help! I'm Networking My Butt Off and Getting Nothing Back

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Feeling Like Networking Is One-Sided? Here’s What to Do.

You’re showing up, building relationships, making introductions, sharing opportunities—so why does it feel like no one is doing the same for you?

It’s frustrating, it’s discouraging, and it might even have you questioning if networking is worth the effort.

In this episode, we’re tackling the uncomfortable reality of one-sided networking and shifting the way you think about relationship-building in business.

Listen in to learn:

✅ How keeping score sabotages your connections
✅ What to do when you feel like you're giving more than you're getting
✅ How to ensure your networking efforts work - even when you can't see the results yet.

Networking isn’t about quick wins—it’s about planting seeds that grow into real opportunities.

So if you’re feeling stuck, let’s talk about what’s actually happening beneath the surface and how to keep building connections in a way that feels good and supports your business for the long haul.

Links & References:

• Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
• For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community
• Listen to Episode #89 - Re-Evaluating Your Networking Efforts

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Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth.

Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She runs an incredible monthly Virtual Speed Networking Event which you can attend once at no cost using the code FIRSTTIME

She lives in Colorado Springs with two dogs, her soul cat Giorgio and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and Threads.

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1. Help! I'm Networking My Butt Off and Getting Nothing Back (00:00:00)

2. When Networking Feels One-Sided (00:00:31)

3. Relationships Are Not Transactional (00:03:03)

4. Your Network's Invisible Work (00:06:30)

5. Teaching People How to Network With You (00:07:38)

6. Networking is a Long Game (00:11:37)

7. Reevaluating Your Networking Strategy (00:13:44)

8. Final Reminders and Homework (00:15:28)