Stop Wasting Time on Dead-End Conversations

How do you avoid "that guy?"

You know the one.

The moment you meet him at a networking event, he corners you and won't stop talking about himself.

You can’t get a word in, and before you know it, he's forcing his business card into your hand without you even asking.

That’s an obvious clue – there's no need to follow up.

But what about the others? The ones who aren't so blatantly rude?

How do you sift through the sea of people at a networking event and uncover your ideal clients and referral partners?

Think like a Detective!

It’s all about picking up on the right clues.

Networking is a bit like conducting an investigation – you have to ask the right questions and make keen observations without it feeling like an interrogation.

Get ready to don your detective hat and unlock the secrets to forming authentic relationships and building confidence in your networking.

Get ready for a
new scenario...

You walk into the same event, but this time, you’re not just any attendee—you’re a Referral Detective.

You confidently spot the clues that reveal who's a potential client, referral partner, or gigantic waste of your time.

Instead of drowning in endless chit-chat, you ask the right questions and gather valuable clues from your conversations.

You expertly steer the dialogue, gracefully exit unproductive conversations, and make instant plans to follow up with the people who are worth your time.

You leave the event feeling energized, with a handful of strong leads and meaningful connections.

You didn’t just attend the event—you worked it like a Referral Detective, uncovering opportunities that you used to miss.

This transformation is exactly what you’ll experience in our program, Promote Yourself to Referral Detective.

Step Up to Referral Detective

Wed Jan 22, and Thu Jan 23
Noon Eastern

Day 1 (1/22/25):
Referral Detective Skills

We’ll dive into the art of sleuthing, following clues to identify genuine connections, potential clients, and valuable referral partners.

You’ll sharpen your investigative skills as you update your elevator pitch so people instantly understand your work and who you're looking to meet.

You'll also have a unique opportunity to refine your pitch with expert guidance, all while mingling with a network of quality "fellow detectives."

Day 2 (1/23/25):
Solve the Networking Puzzle

It’s time to hit the streets and apply your detective skills in real-world scenarios.

Mingle with like-minded professionals, share your message, and uncover opportunities for both yourself and those you meet.

When your message is clear, others will find it easier to send the right referrals your way.

Be fully prepared for your next "case" – your upcoming networking event.

Apply cutting-edge elevator pitch techniques, then fine-tune your pitch on the spot as you receive immediate, real-world feedback.

Polish your communication skills, crack the code on networking, and become the detective who always solves the case of forming powerful, lasting business connections.

Day 3 (2/5/25):
Detective Huddle

Step back into the squad room for an interactive session with fellow Referral Detectives.

You'll get expert feedback from the Chiefs and your peers as you fine-tune your message and approach to networking.

You'll practice with purpose as you sharpen your skills in a supportive and hands-on environment.

Build meaningful connections to grow your network while you improve your connecting skills.

The Detective Huddle is all about collaboration, refinement, and real-world practice.

Strengthen your skills, expand your network, and leave ready to take on your next "case" with confidence.

Reserve Your Spot
in our Next Squad

Wed Jan 22 and Thu Jan 23
Noon Eastern

Bonuses!

  • Check-in

    Celebrate your promotion on February 5, 2025 at 1pm Eastern.
    Ask questions and get expert feedback as you perfect your pitch. ($700 value)

  • Juicy Detective Questions

    Instead of "What do you do?", ask these seven electric and real-world tested questions ($75 value)

  • Detective Huddles

    Get together on an ongoing basis to meet new people and upgrade your Referral Detective skills. ($600 value)

FAQ

  • Is this a live course?

    We meet three times as a group: Jan 22 & 23 at Noon Eastern, plus join our Detective Huddle on Feb 5 at 1pm Eastern. These sessions are live, and all participants have full access to the recordings.

  • What if I can't make all the sessions?

    There is great value in practicing these skills on our live calls. All programs are recorded and we have ongoing debriefings for answering questions and honing your skills.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Andrew Winig is an Elevator Pitch Coach who uses his improvisational, musical theater, and business backgrounds to make his virtual and in-person programs fun, entertaining, engaging, and practical. Andrew found that the typical advice for creating an Elevator Pitch felt awkward and didn’t lead to any referrals for his businesses. Over 8 years he applied his engineering mind to identify and test new skills in search of a simple approach that works consistently. His ground-breaking book “Elevator Pitch Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Conversations” condenses what he discovered into 51 readable pages that will forever change the way you talk about what you do. Andrew wants you to get better leads from your Elevator Pitch and shares his unique and effective techniques through email newsletters, virtual and in-person workshops, private coaching, and keynote speeches. You can sign up for his weekly Elevator Pitch Tips Email Newsletter at https://improvandy.com

Andrew Winig

Elevator Pitch Coach

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

A certified sales trainer, Nancy Zare, Ph.D. creator of the AlikeAbility(™) System reveals how buyers buy to service-based professionals so they can turn more than 50% of their prospects into clients and get to choose who they work with. Nancy earned her master's and doctorate from Boston College and is a former professor of social work. She is the author of six books, including an Amazon international bestseller.

Nancy Zare

The Sales Whisperer

Networking doesn’t have to be frustrating or fruitless.

With the right approach, you can crack the code and turn every event into a source of opportunity.