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COMPARISONS
ComparisonsMarch 19, 2026

Best Clay Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a Clay CRM alternative? Compare the best options for relationship-driven professionals who need more than contact storage.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsMar 19, 2026

Best Dex CRM Alternatives in 2026

Outgrowing Dex? Compare the best Dex CRM alternatives for professionals who need proactive AI, engagement cadences, and deeper relationship management.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsMar 19, 2026

Best folk CRM Alternatives in 2026

Exploring folk CRM alternatives? Compare the best options for professionals who need AI relationship intelligence over team pipeline management.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 19, 2026

Best CRM for Mortgage Loan Officers in 2026

Mortgage loan officers need a CRM built for relationship-driven referral business, not pipeline tracking. Here are the best options.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 19, 2026

Switching CRMs? A No-Nonsense Guide to CRM Alternatives in 2026

If your current CRM is too complex, too expensive, or too focused on pipelines, here are the best alternatives for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 19, 2026

Professional Networking Tips That Actually Work (Especially for Introverts)

Practical networking advice for professionals who find traditional networking exhausting. Focus on depth over breadth.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 19, 2026

Best Personal CRM Software in 2026: A Comprehensive Comparison

A detailed comparison of the best personal CRM tools in 2026 — Relatable, Clay, Dex, folk, and more. Features, pricing, and who each serves best.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 19, 2026

The Best CRM for Coaches and Consultants in 2026

Coaches and consultants need CRMs built for relationships, not pipelines. Here is what to look for and which tools fit.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 18, 2026

The Best Contactually Alternative in 2026

When Contactually shut down in 2022, thousands of professionals lost their relationship CRM. Four years later, here are the best alternatives — compared by a team that includes Contactually's original founder.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 18, 2026

What Is a Personal CRM? A Guide for Professionals

Personal CRM software helps professionals organize, prioritize, and maintain their relationships. Here's what it does and who it's for.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 18, 2026

Best CRM for Realtors in 2026

Most CRMs are built for pipeline sales. Real estate runs on relationships. Here are the best CRMs for realtors in 2026 — compared by what actually matters for agents who build their business through referrals.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 18, 2026

Relationship CRM vs Pipeline CRM: Which Do You Need?

Pipeline CRMs track deals. Relationship CRMs track people. Understanding the difference determines whether your CRM actually helps you.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 18, 2026

How to Stay in Touch with Your Professional Network

Staying connected with hundreds of professional contacts is not about working harder. It is about having a system.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 18, 2026

Managing Multigenerational Client Relationships in Wealth Management

When a client's children inherit, will they stay with your practice? The answer depends on the relationship you built.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 17, 2026

How to Measure the Health of Your Professional Network

You manage what you measure. Here are the metrics that tell you whether your relationship management is working.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 12, 2026

Generative vs Transactional Relationships: Why the Distinction Matters

Most interactions are transactional. The relationships that build careers and create real value are generative. Here is how to tell the difference and start cultivating the right ones.

NETWORKING
NetworkingMar 5, 2026

How to Find, Build, and Maintain Mentorship Relationships

Good mentors are not found by asking "will you be my mentor?" They are cultivated through genuine relationships over time.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 1, 2026

Best CRM for Lawyers and Law Firms in 2026

Law firms run on relationships, not pipelines. Here are the best CRMs for attorneys who need to manage referral networks, client relationships, and business development.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 1, 2026

How to Conduct an Annual Client Review That Strengthens the Relationship

Annual reviews are more than a business obligation. Done well, they are the most powerful relationship-building touchpoint of the year.

NETWORKING
NetworkingFeb 26, 2026

The Lost Art of Picking Up the Phone

We will text, email, and DM — anything to avoid an actual phone call. But the best relationship-building conversations happen when you throw the playbook out and just dial.

INDUSTRY
IndustryFeb 25, 2026

Relatable vs RealOffice360: Which CRM Is Better for Real Estate Agents?

Comparing Relatable and RealOffice360 for real estate professionals. Pricing, features, relationship management, and which one fits your business.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 25, 2026

How Financial Advisors Can Generate More Referrals Without Asking

The most effective referral strategy for advisors is not asking for referrals. It is creating the conditions for them to happen naturally.

NETWORKING
NetworkingFeb 18, 2026

How to Become Someone People Want to Introduce

Being introduction-worthy is not about being impressive. It is about being clear, reliable, and generous — so that introducing you makes other people look good.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 18, 2026

How to Build a Referral System That Actually Works

A practical framework for building a repeatable referral system. Stop waiting for referrals to happen and start engineering them.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsFeb 12, 2026

Best RealOffice360 Alternatives in 2026

Outgrowing RealOffice360? Compare the best alternatives for real estate professionals who need AI, messaging integration, and proactive relationship management.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateFeb 6, 2026

Instagram for Real Estate Agents: What Actually Generates Business

Most agents use Instagram wrong. Here is what content actually converts followers into clients.

NETWORKING
NetworkingFeb 6, 2026

Building Professional Relationships After Moving to a New City

Moving to a new city means starting your professional network from scratch. Here is how to build it efficiently.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJan 30, 2026

How to Reconnect with Dormant Contacts Without It Being Awkward

Lost touch with someone important? Here is how to re-establish the connection naturally and without embarrassment.

GUIDES
GuidesJan 29, 2026

CRM for Insurance Agents: Managing Long-Term Client Relationships

Insurance is a relationship business with multi-decade client lifecycles. Here is what to look for in a CRM.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsJan 20, 2026

Best Cloze Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a Cloze CRM alternative? Compare the best options for professionals who need conversational AI and simpler relationship management.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJan 13, 2026

Past Client Marketing: The Most Underused Strategy in Real Estate

Your past clients are 5x more likely to use you again than a cold lead is to convert. Most agents ignore them anyway.

GUIDES
GuidesJan 9, 2026

CRM Onboarding: How to Set Up Your CRM for Success in the First Week

The first week with a new CRM determines whether you use it for years or abandon it in months. Here is how to start right.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJan 8, 2026

The Only CRM Features That Actually Matter for Real Estate Agents

Most CRM features go unused. Here are the ones that directly impact a real estate agent's business.

GUIDES
GuidesDec 26, 2025

The Relationship Maintenance Schedule: How Often to Contact Everyone

Different relationships need different frequencies. Here is a framework for how often to reach out to each tier.

INDUSTRY
IndustryDec 16, 2025

Relationship CRM for Nonprofit Fundraising

Donor relationships follow the same principles as client relationships. A CRM built for relationships serves both.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateDec 7, 2025

Client Appreciation Events That Generate Referrals

The best client events are simple, fun, and create environments where referrals happen naturally.

GUIDES
GuidesDec 5, 2025

The Complete Buying Guide for Relationship CRMs in 2026

Everything you need to evaluate, compare, and choose a relationship CRM. Features, pricing, and what actually matters.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsDec 3, 2025

Best Copper Alternatives in 2026

Evaluating Copper CRM alternatives? Compare the best options for professionals who need relationship management beyond Google Workspace integration.

NETWORKING
NetworkingDec 2, 2025

The Business Case for Small Talk

Small talk is not wasted time. It is the foundation on which trust is built. Here is why it matters and how to do it well.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 29, 2025

How to Use LinkedIn for Genuine Relationship Building

LinkedIn is not just a resume database. Used well, it is a powerful tool for building and maintaining professional relationships.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateNov 22, 2025

Networking Events for Real Estate Agents: Where to Go and What to Do

Not all networking events are worth your time. Here is how to choose the right ones and make them count.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 19, 2025

Which Professional Networking Groups Are Actually Worth Joining?

Not all networking groups deliver ROI. Here is how to evaluate them before committing your time and money.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsNov 8, 2025

Best Nimble Alternatives in 2026

Considering a Nimble CRM alternative? Compare the best options for professionals who need AI-powered relationship management beyond social enrichment.

GUIDES
GuidesNov 6, 2025

What to Write in Your CRM Contact Notes (And What Not To)

Good contact notes make every interaction more personal. Bad notes waste time or create problems. Here is the difference.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateOct 25, 2025

Drip Campaigns vs Personal Outreach: What Works Better for Realtors

Automated drip campaigns save time. Personal outreach builds relationships. Here is when to use each.

NETWORKING
NetworkingOct 25, 2025

Your Email Signature Is a Networking Tool (Most People Waste It)

Your email signature is seen hundreds of times per month. Here is how to make it work for your professional brand.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateOct 15, 2025

Relationship-First Scripts for Real Estate Conversations

Scripts that focus on understanding the person, not closing the deal. For agents who build business through relationships.

COMPARISONS
ComparisonsOct 15, 2025

Best HubSpot Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a HubSpot alternative? Compare the best options for relationship-driven professionals who need simplicity and depth over marketing automation.

NETWORKING
NetworkingOct 9, 2025

Networking During a Career Transition: A Practical Guide

Career transitions require a different networking strategy. Here is how to leverage your existing network while building a new one.

NETWORKING
NetworkingOct 1, 2025

How to Audit Your Professional Network (And Why You Should)

Most professionals do not know who is in their network or whether it serves their goals. A network audit fixes that.

STRATEGY
StrategySep 24, 2025

Cross-Selling Through Relationships Instead of Campaigns

The most effective cross-selling happens through trusted relationships, not marketing campaigns. Here is the approach.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateSep 18, 2025

Text Message Follow-Up for Real Estate Agents: Best Practices

Text is the most-read communication channel. Here is how to use it for real estate follow-up without being intrusive.

INDUSTRY
IndustrySep 14, 2025

folk CRM Review: The Spreadsheet Replacement for Small Teams

folk positions itself as a CRM for teams graduating from spreadsheets. Here is what it does and where it fits.

GUIDES
GuidesSep 2, 2025

Managing Contacts Across Multiple Devices and Apps

Contacts scattered across your phone, email, LinkedIn, and various apps create a fragmented view of your network. Here is how to unify them.

STRATEGY
StrategySep 1, 2025

The Thank You Economy: Why Gratitude Is a Business Strategy

Genuine gratitude — expressed consistently and personally — is one of the most underused competitive advantages in professional services.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateAug 24, 2025

How Real Estate Teams Should Share Client Information

When multiple agents serve the same clients, communication gaps lose deals. Here is how to prevent that.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 15, 2025

Why You Should Ask Clients How They Want to Be Contacted

Email, phone, text, or video? The communication channel matters as much as the message. Most professionals never ask.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 10, 2025

Building Centers of Influence as a Financial Advisor

CPAs, estate attorneys, and other professionals can become your best referral sources. Here is how to build those relationships.

PRODUCT
ProductAug 4, 2025

Contact Enrichment: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your CRM

Contact enrichment fills in the gaps in your database automatically. Here is how it works and what to look for.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 27, 2025

Why Weak Ties Matter More Than Strong Ties for Career Success

Research shows that your most valuable career opportunities come from acquaintances, not close friends. Here is why.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJul 17, 2025

Why Most Realtors Quit Their CRM (And How to Pick One You Will Actually Use)

The average CRM gets abandoned within 3 months. The problem is usually fit, not discipline.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJul 13, 2025

CRM for Husband-Wife and Partner Real Estate Teams

Partner teams share clients but often duplicate work. A shared CRM eliminates the overlap and the gaps.

STRATEGY
StrategyJul 5, 2025

Relationship Capital: The Most Valuable Asset Nobody Tracks

Your professional relationships have compounding value. Most professionals invest in them accidentally rather than deliberately.

GUIDES
GuidesJun 23, 2025

The 15-Minute CRM Routine That Transforms Your Business

You do not need hours per day in your CRM. Fifteen focused minutes following this routine is enough.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJun 23, 2025

Digital Business Cards: Do They Actually Help Your Networking?

Digital business cards are trendy. Whether they improve your networking depends on what happens after the exchange.

STRATEGY
StrategyJun 7, 2025

The Client Onboarding Process That Sets the Relationship Tone

The first 90 days of a client relationship determine whether they stay for 20 years or leave within 2.

STRATEGY
StrategyJun 2, 2025

The Psychology of Follow-Up Timing

When you follow up matters as much as what you say. Research reveals the optimal timing for different types of outreach.

GUIDES
GuidesMay 30, 2025

How to Calculate the ROI of Your CRM

A CRM costs money. Here is how to measure whether it is paying for itself — and the answer is almost always yes.

PRODUCT
ProductMay 23, 2025

AI CRM Features That Are Actually Worth Paying For

Every CRM now claims AI features. Most are gimmicks. Here are the ones that genuinely change how you work.

STRATEGY
StrategyMay 21, 2025

The Power of Handwritten Notes in a Digital World

In an era of email and text, a handwritten note stands out precisely because nobody sends them anymore.

GUIDES
GuidesMay 14, 2025

Time Blocking for Relationship Management

Without dedicated time for relationship maintenance, it never happens. Here is how to block time effectively.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateMay 6, 2025

Geographic Farming for Real Estate: A Modern Approach

Geographic farming still works, but the tactics have evolved. Here is how to farm a neighborhood in 2026.

GUIDES
GuidesMay 2, 2025

Contact Segmentation: How to Organize Your Network for Maximum Impact

Not all contacts are equal. Segmentation ensures your best relationships get the most attention.

GUIDES
GuidesApr 21, 2025

Personal CRM vs Spreadsheet: When to Make the Switch

Spreadsheets work for managing contacts until they don't. Here are the signs it is time to upgrade to a CRM.

GUIDES
GuidesApr 10, 2025

CRM Data Hygiene: How to Keep Your Contact Database Clean

A messy CRM is worse than no CRM. Here is how to maintain data quality without spending hours on cleanup.

STRATEGY
StrategyApr 4, 2025

The Business Case for Staying Connected with Your Network

Systematic relationship maintenance is not soft skill development. It is a measurable business strategy with quantifiable ROI.

GUIDES
GuidesMar 25, 2025

A Simple System for Preparing for Every Meeting

Five minutes of preparation before a meeting transforms it from routine to relationship-building. Here is the system.

PRODUCT
ProductMar 19, 2025

How AI Is Changing Relationship Management

AI will not replace human relationships. It will make maintaining them at scale finally possible.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateMar 13, 2025

First Year as a Real Estate Agent: Building Your Database from Scratch

New agents start with no database and no referrals. Here is how to build a business from zero.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 3, 2025

Using Video Messages for Personal Outreach at Scale

A 30-second video message is more personal than an email and more scalable than a phone call. Here is how to use them.

NETWORKING
NetworkingMar 2, 2025

How to Build a Referral Network from Scratch

A strong referral network takes 12-18 months to build. Here is a systematic approach to creating one.

NETWORKING
NetworkingFeb 14, 2025

How to Make Professional Introductions That Actually Work

A good introduction creates value for both parties. A bad one wastes everyone's time. Here is the difference.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 14, 2025

Networking Strategies Specifically for Financial Advisors

Financial advisors face unique networking constraints. Here are strategies that work within regulatory boundaries.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 10, 2025

Client Retention Strategies for Financial Advisors

Retaining clients costs 5x less than acquiring new ones. Here are the strategies that keep clients loyal for decades.

GUIDES
GuidesFeb 1, 2025

The Best CRM for Consultants and Professional Services

Consultants need a CRM that manages relationships over years, not deals over weeks. Here is what to look for.

STRATEGY
StrategyJan 17, 2025

How Trust Is Built (And Lost) in Professional Services

Trust is the currency of professional services. Understanding how it forms — and how it breaks — changes your approach.

GUIDES
GuidesJan 11, 2025

How to Switch CRMs Without Losing Your Data (Or Your Mind)

CRM migration does not have to be painful. Here is a step-by-step guide to switching tools without data loss.

GUIDES
GuidesJan 6, 2025

Choosing a CRM as a Financial Advisor: What Actually Matters

Financial advisors have unique CRM needs. Compliance, long-term relationships, and client service all shape the choice.

STRATEGY
StrategyJan 4, 2025

The Most Common Relationship Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Even well-intentioned professionals make relationship management mistakes. Here are the patterns that damage networks.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateDec 22, 2024

7 Referral Strategies That Top Real Estate Agents Use

The best agents generate 60%+ of their business from referrals. These are the strategies they use to make it happen.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 17, 2024

Managing Client Expectations Through Proactive Communication

Most client dissatisfaction stems from mismatched expectations, not poor service. Proactive communication prevents the gap.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 3, 2024

What to Automate (And What Not To) in Relationship Management

Automation can support relationship management or undermine it. The line between helpful and harmful is clear.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateNov 25, 2024

Beyond Lead Distribution: How Real Estate Teams Should Manage Relationships

Most real estate team CRMs focus on distributing leads. The missing piece is managing relationships after the lead is assigned.

GUIDES
GuidesNov 19, 2024

Managing Email Overload Without Losing Important Relationships

Email overload causes important relationship touchpoints to get buried. Here is how to separate signal from noise.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateNov 10, 2024

Database Building for Real Estate Agents: A Complete Guide

Your database is your business. Here is how to build, organize, and maintain it from day one.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 3, 2024

5 Networking Mistakes That Damage Your Professional Reputation

Some networking behaviors seem helpful but actually push people away. Here are the most common ones.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateNov 2, 2024

The Morning Routine of Successful Real Estate Agents

The first hour of a realtor's day determines whether relationships get attention or get ignored. Here is what top agents do.

STRATEGY
StrategyOct 19, 2024

The Role of Reciprocity in Professional Relationships

Reciprocity is the engine of professional networking. Understanding how it works — and how it doesn't — changes your approach.

STRATEGY
StrategyOct 10, 2024

Client Gifting That Strengthens Relationships (Not Just Obligations)

Strategic client gifting is not about the gift. It is about demonstrating that you know and care about the person receiving it.

INDUSTRY
IndustryOct 4, 2024

Follow Up Boss Alternatives for Relationship-Focused Agents

Follow Up Boss excels at lead management. If your business runs on relationships instead, here are better options.

NETWORKING
NetworkingSep 26, 2024

Follow-Up Email Templates That Do Not Feel Generic

The best follow-up emails are personal and specific. Here are frameworks that scale without losing authenticity.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateSep 15, 2024

How Big Should Your Sphere of Influence Be?

A sphere that is too small limits your business. A sphere that is too large becomes unmanageable. Here is the right size.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateSep 14, 2024

The Open House Follow-Up System That Converts Visitors to Clients

Most open house leads go cold because agents follow up too late or too generically. Here is a system that works.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 26, 2024

Social Selling vs Relationship Selling: What Is the Difference?

Social selling uses digital channels to build relationships. Relationship selling is the broader practice. Here is how they connect.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateAug 22, 2024

Managing Client Relationships in Luxury Real Estate

Luxury real estate clients expect discretion, personalization, and long-term attention. Here is how to deliver.

PRODUCT
ProductAug 22, 2024

Contactually vs Relatable: What Changed and What Stayed

Relatable is built by the founder of Contactually. Here is what he kept, what he changed, and why.

INDUSTRY
IndustryAug 13, 2024

HubSpot vs Personal CRM: Why Enterprise Tools Fail Relationship Professionals

HubSpot is excellent for what it does. Managing professional relationships is not one of those things.

GUIDES
GuidesAug 4, 2024

A Seasonal Outreach Calendar for Relationship Professionals

Different times of year create natural reasons to reach out. Here is a calendar that maps touchpoints to seasons.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJul 31, 2024

How to Approach Expired Listings Without Being Pushy

Expired listings represent motivated sellers with a bad experience. The right approach respects their situation.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJul 13, 2024

How Relationship Data Makes Your Listing Presentation Unbeatable

The agents who win listings are not always the most experienced. They are the most prepared — and CRM data is the edge.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 6, 2024

How to Maximize Your ROI from Professional Conferences

Most people attend conferences for the sessions. The real value is in the relationships. Here is how to capture it.

STRATEGY
StrategyJun 21, 2024

Dunbar's Number and Why You Need a System for Professional Relationships

Humans can maintain about 150 relationships naturally. Professionals need to maintain many more. The gap requires a system.

INDUSTRY
IndustryJun 18, 2024

Why Recruiters Need a Relationship CRM (Not an ATS)

Applicant tracking systems manage job openings. Relationship CRMs manage the long-term candidate and client relationships that drive placements.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJun 5, 2024

Networking for Introverts: A System-Based Approach

Introverts can be excellent networkers. The key is replacing spontaneity with systems.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateJun 1, 2024

How to Write Market Update Emails That People Actually Read

Most market update emails get deleted unread. The ones that get read share three characteristics.

INDUSTRY
IndustryMay 19, 2024

Dex CRM Review: Simple, Affordable, and Limited

Dex is one of the simplest personal CRMs available. Here is what it does, what it does not, and who it serves best.

GUIDES
GuidesMay 15, 2024

Best CRM for Small Business in 2026

Small businesses need CRMs that match their workflow, not enterprise tools scaled down. Here is what to look for.

INDUSTRY
IndustryMay 3, 2024

Clay CRM Review: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Who It Is For

An honest review of Clay as a personal CRM — what it does well, where it falls short, and who should use it.

STRATEGY
StrategyApr 30, 2024

Customer Lifetime Value: Why Relationships Beat Transactions

A single client maintained over 10 years is worth more than 20 one-time transactions. The math changes your strategy.

INDUSTRY
IndustryApr 10, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Free CRMs

Free CRMs are never truly free. The real costs are time, data portability, and feature limitations that hurt your business.

NETWORKING
NetworkingApr 5, 2024

Networking When You Work Alone: A Guide for Solopreneurs

Solo professionals do not have colleagues who refer business internally. Every opportunity comes from external relationships.

REAL ESTATE
Real EstateMar 22, 2024

How to Build and Maintain Your Sphere of Influence in Real Estate

Your sphere of influence is your most valuable asset as a real estate agent. Here is how to build it systematically.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 6, 2024

Relationship Management in a Remote Work World

Remote work eliminated the casual hallway interactions that maintained professional relationships. Here is how to replace them.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 2, 2024

Building Referral Relationships with Estate Planning Attorneys

Estate planning attorneys are among the most valuable referral partners for financial advisors and real estate agents.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 24, 2024

Prove you're not a robot

A practical guide to prove you're not a robot and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 10, 2024

Clients, professional relationships, and friends

A practical guide to clients, professional relationships, and friends and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsFeb 3, 2024

Letting them off the hook

A practical guide to letting them off the hook and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationJan 27, 2024

What’s their ask

A practical guide to what’s their ask and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyJan 20, 2024

Telling people what you think of them

A practical guide to telling people what you think of them and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJan 13, 2024

My favorite posts from last year

A practical guide to my favorite posts from last year and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 31, 2023

Your network doesn’t need new this year

A practical guide to your network doesn’t need new this year and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

TOOLS
ToolsDec 26, 2023

Calendar Review

A practical guide to calendar review and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 26, 2023

New years intentions not resolutions

A practical guide to new years intentions not resolutions and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsDec 23, 2023

What do you have to lose - the pros far outweigh the cons

A practical guide to what do you have to lose - the pros far outweigh the cons and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 19, 2023

It’s never been too long

A practical guide to it’s never been too long and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 17, 2023

Red flag - when they only talk about themselves

A practical guide to red flag - when they only talk about themselves and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingDec 16, 2023

Just see people a bunch of times

A practical guide to just see people a bunch of times and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsDec 12, 2023

Colleague or Compadre

A practical guide to colleague or compadre and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetDec 10, 2023

Gratitude now and in the future

A practical guide to gratitude now and in the future and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 9, 2023

Why dont they teach this in school

A practical guide to why dont they teach this in school and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingDec 3, 2023

The little black book

A practical guide to the little black book and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyDec 2, 2023

You don’t need to follow everyone else’s patterns

A practical guide to you don’t need to follow everyone else’s patterns and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsNov 28, 2023

A small action can make a huge difference to someone

A practical guide to a small action can make a huge difference to someone and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyNov 26, 2023

But are you interesting

A practical guide to but are you interesting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 25, 2023

I’m not going to clean my apartment - the low barrier needed for hosting

A practical guide to i’m not going to clean my apartment - the low barrier needed for hosting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsNov 21, 2023

Gratitude

A practical guide to gratitude and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 19, 2023

I like you

A practical guide to i like you and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsNov 14, 2023

Intentionality and the Icky Factor

A practical guide to intentionality and the icky factor and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetNov 11, 2023

Breaking down the ego wall

A practical guide to breaking down the ego wall and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingNov 7, 2023

Proactive Sharing - Be a Lightning Rod

A practical guide to proactive sharing - be a lightning rod and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyNov 5, 2023

Love the person, not the politics

A practical guide to love the person, not the politics and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetNov 4, 2023

Don’t force it

A practical guide to don’t force it and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingOct 28, 2023

Stop trying to meet everyone

A practical guide to stop trying to meet everyone and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetOct 21, 2023

Creating a text group

A practical guide to creating a text group and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingOct 14, 2023

How to remember name

A practical guide to how to remember name and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetOct 8, 2023

Understanding IRL and URL cultivating connections are slightly different, and now we most likely need to do both. Even if people are still local, we’re so used to remote engagement.

A practical guide to understanding irl and url cultivating connections are slightly different, and now we most likely need to do both. even if people are still local, we’re so used to remote engagement. and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetOct 8, 2023

The Medici Effect

A practical guide to the medici effect and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyOct 1, 2023

Switch channels

A practical guide to switch channels and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategySep 30, 2023

What I learned from the savannah bananas

A practical guide to what i learned from the savannah bananas and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingSep 26, 2023

Not Just Another Star in the Galaxy

A practical guide to not just another star in the galaxy and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategySep 23, 2023

What do you want to remember next year?

A practical guide to what do you want to remember next year? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingSep 16, 2023

Join a damn community

A practical guide to join a damn community and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetSep 10, 2023

The basic concept of mindshare

A practical guide to the basic concept of mindshare and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetSep 3, 2023

Surface of awareness - what do you want people to know about you?

A practical guide to surface of awareness - what do you want people to know about you? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategySep 2, 2023

The worst type of intro

A practical guide to the worst type of intro and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsAug 27, 2023

Become friends first

A practical guide to become friends first and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 26, 2023

The three non obvious types of people you want in your network

A practical guide to the three non obvious types of people you want in your network and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsAug 22, 2023

Who not how

A practical guide to who not how and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingAug 20, 2023

Thank you, three years late

A practical guide to thank you, three years late and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetAug 19, 2023

What if i’m an introvert?

A practical guide to what if i’m an introvert? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsAug 15, 2023

Share first

A practical guide to share first and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsAug 13, 2023

How to gift right

A practical guide to how to gift right and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 12, 2023

Social exchange theory - it’s best to reciprocate after a delay, rather than making it quid pro quo

A practical guide to social exchange theory - it’s best to reciprocate after a delay, rather than making it quid pro quo and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingAug 5, 2023

You have to be good at what you do anyways

A practical guide to you have to be good at what you do anyways and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyAug 5, 2023

Blurring the line between friendship and network

A practical guide to blurring the line between friendship and network and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 30, 2023

Nobody cares

A practical guide to nobody cares and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJul 23, 2023

Different types of relationships

A practical guide to different types of relationships and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 22, 2023

What i learned on silent retreat

A practical guide to what i learned on silent retreat and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 16, 2023

How different social situations may be good or bad, and why I suck ag weddings

A practical guide to how different social situations may be good or bad, and why i suck ag weddings and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 11, 2023

What if they don’t respond?

A practical guide to what if they don’t respond? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJul 9, 2023

$20 Test

A practical guide to $20 test and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationJul 8, 2023

Asking for helphen you need it

A practical guide to asking for helphen you need it and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

TOOLS
ToolsJul 4, 2023

@Tomorrow - Relating over calendars

A practical guide to @tomorrow - relating over calendars and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJul 2, 2023

When and how to cut off a relationship, and how

A practical guide to when and how to cut off a relationship, and how and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJun 27, 2023

- Trusting Yourself

A practical guide to - trusting yourself and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyJun 25, 2023

Aspirational relationships

A practical guide to aspirational relationships and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJun 24, 2023

You don't need to remember everyone's (or anyone’s) dog

A practical guide to you don't need to remember everyone's (or anyone’s) dog and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJun 20, 2023

Follow Through

A practical guide to follow through and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJun 18, 2023

Be interesting

A practical guide to be interesting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyJun 17, 2023

So what have you been up to lately?

A practical guide to so what have you been up to lately? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJun 13, 2023

Setting Social Norms

A practical guide to setting social norms and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJun 10, 2023

Conference followup

A practical guide to conference followup and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJun 6, 2023

Social Health Accountability

A practical guide to social health accountability and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJun 4, 2023

Relationship repair

A practical guide to relationship repair and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJun 3, 2023

Why do some people throw parties while others make introductions?

A practical guide to why do some people throw parties while others make introductions? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetMay 27, 2023

Understanding their hidden battle

A practical guide to understanding their hidden battle and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetMay 21, 2023

No Ego

A practical guide to no ego and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetMay 20, 2023

Second thought, first action

A practical guide to second thought, first action and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingMay 16, 2023

Second degree dinner and questions

A practical guide to second degree dinner and questions and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationMay 14, 2023

Starting off conversations

A practical guide to starting off conversations and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

TOOLS
ToolsMay 13, 2023

Social Media Signal Review

A practical guide to social media signal review and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingMay 6, 2023

Take a photo to cement your first meeting

A practical guide to take a photo to cement your first meeting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingApr 29, 2023

Be a dot collector

A practical guide to be a dot collector and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyApr 25, 2023

ChatGPT and efficiency vs effectiveness

A practical guide to chatgpt and efficiency vs effectiveness and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationApr 23, 2023

The worst gift basket ever

A practical guide to the worst gift basket ever and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsApr 22, 2023

Have an agenda for your next social meeting

A practical guide to have an agenda for your next social meeting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetApr 16, 2023

Spiral of loneliness

A practical guide to spiral of loneliness and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsApr 15, 2023

Reaching out in the face of uncertainty

A practical guide to reaching out in the face of uncertainty and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyApr 9, 2023

Setting intentionality

A practical guide to setting intentionality and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingApr 8, 2023

Stop holding back your gift(s)

A practical guide to stop holding back your gift(s) and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetApr 2, 2023

The Fly In List

A practical guide to the fly in list and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsApr 1, 2023

Seeing the future in everyone you meet

A practical guide to seeing the future in everyone you meet and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetMar 28, 2023

Fearsetting + Most People Won’t

A practical guide to fearsetting + most people won’t and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationMar 21, 2023

The right questions

A practical guide to the right questions and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingMar 19, 2023

Smooch

A practical guide to smooch and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 18, 2023

Your Network Isn't Everyone

A practical guide to your network isn't everyone and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsMar 12, 2023

Not knowing the detail

A practical guide to not knowing the detail and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 11, 2023

The importance of being selective in choosing whom to work with is highlighted. Your network and relationships will significantly influence your business and personal life

A practical guide to the importance of being selective in choosing whom to work with is highlighted. your network and relationships will significantly influence your business and personal life and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyMar 4, 2023

Death to empty networking

A practical guide to death to empty networking and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 28, 2023

Why a Diverse Network Wins

A practical guide to why a diverse network wins and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetFeb 25, 2023

It comes naturally to some people, some have to work on it

A practical guide to it comes naturally to some people, some have to work on it and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationFeb 21, 2023

How to start conversations without asking for something or "getting coffee"

A practical guide to how to start conversations without asking for something or "getting coffee" and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 18, 2023

FAT Networks

A practical guide to fat networks and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 11, 2023

How someone treats anyone is how they treat everyone

A practical guide to how someone treats anyone is how they treat everyone and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetFeb 7, 2023

How humans build relationships in shared experiences

A practical guide to how humans build relationships in shared experiences and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyFeb 6, 2023

Don’t be an echo.

A practical guide to don’t be an echo. and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

COMMUNICATION
CommunicationFeb 4, 2023

Don’t hide the ask

A practical guide to don’t hide the ask and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJan 31, 2023

When you arent excited for a meeting

A practical guide to when you arent excited for a meeting and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJan 30, 2023

What is one thing you need to forgive?

A practical guide to what is one thing you need to forgive? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyJan 28, 2023

Keep it simple. do you like them?

A practical guide to keep it simple. do you like them? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJan 28, 2023

What do you have to lose?

A practical guide to what do you have to lose? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJan 23, 2023

Brutal Honesty

A practical guide to brutal honesty and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyJan 21, 2023

Implementing "scrollbacks" to reconnect with past contacts introduces randomness and can lead to unexpected networking opportunities - adding a little bit of chaos

A practical guide to implementing "scrollbacks" to reconnect with past contacts introduces randomness and can lead to unexpected networking opportunities - adding a little bit of chaos and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

RELATIONSHIPS
RelationshipsJan 17, 2023

How to invest in a budding relationship

A practical guide to how to invest in a budding relationship and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJan 16, 2023

What’s exciting you the most?

A practical guide to what’s exciting you the most? and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJan 14, 2023

When Disaster Strikes

A practical guide to when disaster strikes and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

NETWORKING
NetworkingJan 10, 2023

Preparing for a conference

A practical guide to preparing for a conference and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetJan 2, 2023

Start over

A practical guide to start over and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetDec 27, 2022

Accepting yourself first

A practical guide to accepting yourself first and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetDec 13, 2022

How to Take and Use Meeting Notes

A practical guide to how to take and use meeting notes and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetNov 29, 2022

Overcoming the fear of reaching out

A practical guide to overcoming the fear of reaching out and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetNov 8, 2022

Leading with vulnerability

A practical guide to leading with vulnerability and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

MINDSET
MindsetOct 18, 2022

The likability gap

A practical guide to the likability gap and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

STRATEGY
StrategyOct 6, 2022

Welcome to The Sphere

A practical guide to welcome to the sphere and why it matters for relationship-driven professionals.

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