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Learn how to network with confidence, build real business relationships, and generate more referrals—even when networking doesn't come naturally.
Business networking doesn't have to feel awkward, intimidating, or salesy.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, salesperson, business owner, or professional who wants to build stronger relationships and generate more referrals, this podcast gives you practical networking strategies you can use the very next time you walk into a room.
Hosted by Faithann Basore, Business Networking & Referrals breaks down the invisible parts of networking that most people never teach—from creating better conversations and asking memorable questions to improving your elevator pitch, building credibility, following up naturally, reading buying signals, and turning introductions into lasting business relationships.
When networking makes you nervous, you're not alone. Many episodes are designed specifically to help you feel more confident in networking rooms by giving you simple frameworks, conversation starters, and mindset shifts that make connecting with people feel more natural. You'll learn how to enter conversations with confidence, overcome networking anxiety, and become someone people genuinely enjoy talking with.
You'll also hear live coaching sessions, real networking examples, referral strategies, communication tips, and interviews with successful professionals who share what's actually working to grow their businesses through relationships.
Whether you're attending your first networking event or you've been networking for years, you'll discover how to:
- Build authentic business relationships
- Create conversations that lead to referrals
- Deliver an elevator pitch people remember
- Improve your follow-up without sounding pushy
- Build trust and credibility faster
- Become more confident in networking rooms
- Generate more referrals through genuine connection
When your goal is to stop collecting business cards and start building meaningful business relationships that create real opportunities, you're in the right place.
Because great networking isn't about talking more. It's about creating opportunities for others that they would not have except for you, so you have standing to ask for opportunities when you need them.
Episodes
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
27 min
In Episode 70 of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore shares a solo episode adapted from a recent Facebook Live, turning real-time teaching into a practical, on-the-go resource for networkers.
Faithann opens the episode with a brief update on the Realtor-Ready conversations, sharing that there is one more dedicated Realtor-Ready episode coming next—and that additional Realtor-Ready discussions will be sprinkled throughout the year. These conversations are designed to help professionals who work alongside realtors better understand how to build trust, credibility, and long-term referral relationships.
From there, the focus shifts to one-to-one conversations and how to use them more intentionally—especially when meeting with realtors and professionals who support the real estate industry.
Rather than treating one-to-ones as casual coffee meetings or surface-level check-ins, Faithann breaks down how to approach these conversations with purpose, curiosity, and clarity so they lead to stronger relationships over time.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why one-to-one meetings matter more than most people realize
- How to approach one-to-ones with realtors and real-estate-adjacent professionals
- What kinds of questions lead to better understanding and stronger trust
- How to move beyond “what do you do?” conversations
- Why consistency and follow-through are key to becoming referral-worthy
This episode is especially helpful for business owners, sales professionals, and service providers who want to be more intentional in their networking—particularly when building relationships within the real estate ecosystem.
🎧 If you want your one-to-one meetings to feel more natural, more strategic, and more effective, this episode will give you practical insight you can use right away.
🔗 Continue the Conversation
Looking for tools, guides, and additional resources to help you network with more clarity and confidence?
Visit the networkerstourguide.net to explore articles, podcast episodes, and practical resources designed to support your networking journey.
Free Resource for Listeners:
✨ Download Faithann’s 10 Questions to Ask in a One-to-One — a free guide to deepen your networking conversations and leave a lasting impression.
Grab your copy here ➡️ https://www.thenetworkerstourguide.net/resources
Connect with Faithann:
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $95 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
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Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
33 min
In this episode of the Networker’s Tour Guide podcast, host Faithann Basore is joined by JoAnne Stiles and Mona Guziar for a practical conversation about what truly makes someone referral-worthy in the real estate ecosystem.
Rather than focusing on polished pitches or self-promotion, this discussion highlights the relational behaviors and professional habits that build trust over time. JoAnne and Mona share real-world insight into how strong referral partnerships are formed, maintained, and strengthened through consistency, service, and a client-first mindset.
Listeners will gain clarity on how to show up in networking rooms with credibility, how to become someone others feel confident recommending, and why long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
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What professionals look for before recommending a referral partner
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How trust is built through consistency and follow-through
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The role of client care in sustaining strong referral relationships
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How networking with intention leads to better partnerships
This episode is especially valuable for business owners and service providers who work alongside realtors or want to become a trusted resource within the real estate community.
🎧 Listen in to learn what separates a good networker from a referral-worthy one.
Connect with JoAnne:
Connect with Mona:
🌐 Website
▶️ YouTube
✨ Download Faithann’s 10 Questions to Ask in a One-to-One — a free guide to deepen your networking conversations and leave a lasting impression.
Grab your copy here ➡️ https://www.thenetworkerstourguide.net/resources
Connect with Faithann:
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $95 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
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Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
35 min
In Episode 68 of the The Networker’s Tour Guide, host Faithann Basore continues the Realtor-Ready Networker Series with a powerful conversation designed to help business owners show up more intentionally in rooms where realtors are present.
This episode features guests Dyndi Gibson and Kim Case, who join the conversation to explore what it actually looks like to be “realtor-ready” in networking environments — beyond business cards, pitches, and surface-level conversations.
Together, they unpack how realtors evaluate potential referral partners, what builds trust over time, and how networkers can position themselves as professionals realtors feel confident referring their clients to.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What “realtor-ready” really means from the perspective of professionals in the industry
- How trust and credibility are built before referrals ever happen
- Practical ways to show up prepared, relevant, and referral-worthy
This conversation is especially valuable for contractors, service providers, and real-estate-adjacent professionals who want to strengthen relationships with realtors and become a trusted resource — not just another name in the room.
About the Realtor-Ready Networker Series
The Realtor-Ready Networker Series is designed to help networkers understand how to communicate more effectively with realtors, recognize buying and referral signals, and build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships within the real estate ecosystem.
🎧 Listen in and learn how to move from being “present” in networking rooms to being genuinely referral-ready.
Free Resource for Listeners:
✨ Download Faithann’s 10 Questions to Ask in a One-to-One — a free guide to deepen your networking conversations and leave a lasting impression.
Grab your copy here ➡️ https://www.thenetworkerstourguide.net/resources
Connect with Faithann:
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $95 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
Join the Private Community: The Networker’s Tour Guide on Facebook
Connect With Dyndi - McGraw Realty:
🌐 Website
Connect With Kim - Smith Brothers Abstract:
🌐 Website
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
22 min
In this episode host Faithann Basore welcomes back returning guest Dirk Houglum of DMP Home Inspections for a candid conversation as part of the Realtor-Ready Networker Series.
Networking in the real estate industry can feel especially overwhelming when you’re surrounded by others who offer the same services. Dirk shares what it really takes to build trust with realtors, why honesty and integrity matter, and how staying true to your values strengthens long-term relationships.
Together, Faithann and Dirk discuss common challenges trades professionals face when networking with realtors, including navigating competition, providing value beyond the sale, and earning trust over time. Dirk also explains why collaboration with others in your industry can lead to stronger relationships, increased confidence, and better referral opportunities.
This episode is a must-listen for home inspectors, roofers, lenders, and other real estate-adjacent professionals who want to become truly realtor-ready and build relationships that last.
⭐ Big Takeaway
Becoming realtor-ready means showing up with integrity, providing real value, and allowing trust to build over time. When you focus on honesty, collaboration, and service, strong and lasting realtor relationships naturally follow.
Listen to Dirk's first episode appearance on the podcast here.
Follow Dirk-
Follow Faithann-
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $65 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
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Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
32 min
In this episode, Faithann Basore kicks off The Realtor-Ready Series, designed to help realtors and real-estate-adjacent professionals—such as inspectors, roofers, and lenders—build stronger referral relationships.She’s joined by Jackie Benjamin to explore how strategic social media engagement can build rapport before you ever meet in person, making real-life networking feel familiar instead of forced.
Jackie shares a simple engagement strategy that takes just 15 minutes a day and helps business owners create visibility, trust, and connection before showing up to events.
What You’ll Learn
1. Why online engagement creates a head start in person
When relationships are warmed up online, in-person introductions feel easier and more natural. Faithann explains that once trust is built digitally, you simply need to show up—without overthinking it.
2. The ATQ engagement framework (simple + not “icky”)
Jackie introduces a repeatable way to engage genuinely on social media:
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A – Acknowledge the post with specificity
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T – Tip add a helpful insight from your expertise
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Q – Question invite conversation
This approach increases replies, visibility, and real connection.
3. Follow the right people (not everyone)
This is not a “follow everyone” strategy. Jackie emphasizes focusing on:
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primary referral partners who serve the same clients
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secondary visibility partners whose audiences include homeowners
Consistent visibility builds familiarity—and familiarity builds trust.
4. The bare minimum for busy contractors
If posting feels overwhelming:
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aim for one post per week
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spend 15 minutes a day engaging
With the right people in your feed, engagement becomes faster and more effective.
Download Jackie's 15 Minute Social Media Checklist here.
5. A powerful differentiator
Faithann encourages professionals to stay aware of what’s happening in their partners’ industries. Understanding industry shifts builds credibility and leads to better conversations and stronger relationships.
Resource Mentioned
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Jackie’s 15-minute daily engagement checklist
Connect with Jackie
- Website - https://www.weassistbusiness.com/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/weassistmarketing
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiebenjamin/
Join Faithann's Buying Signals for Networkers Mastermind, designed to help networkers recognize buying signals and invite next steps with confidence—without sounding pushy.
Both in-person and virtual options are available. The mastermind is 8 Weeks and begins in early Feb. 2026.
Connect with Faithann:
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Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
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Join Premium OKC Networking for $65 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
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Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
32 min
In this episode, Faithann is joined by Molly Zang, owner of Novel Optical in downtown Oklahoma City, to talk about how business owners can collaborate with non-competing professionals who serve the same audience—and why those partnerships are one of the most overlooked networking opportunities.
Rather than chasing new audiences from scratch, this conversation explores how collaboration, education, and thoughtful referrals can expand reach, build rapport, and bring the right people together in a natural, non-salesy way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Why collaborating with professionals who don’t compete but serve the same clients is one of the smartest ways to grow your network
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How Molly’s approach to eyewear begins with deep lifestyle questions, not products
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Why photographers, graphic designers, estheticians, and other creatives often have unique optical needs they don’t realize can be supported
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How education-based collaborations (webinars, lunch & learns, PDFs) build credibility and trust faster than traditional networking
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Why brick-and-mortar businesses should invite people into their space even when they don’t need the service yet
Key Networking Takeaway
You don’t need more people—you need better alignment.
When you collaborate with professionals who already have the trust of the audience you want to reach, everyone wins.
About the Guest
Molly Zang is the owner of Novel Optical, a woman-owned, independent optical shop in downtown Oklahoma City specializing in handcrafted, toxin-free eyewear. Novel Optical focuses exclusively on eyewear—offering highly personalized fittings, thoughtful recommendations, and a welcoming, colorful experience that feels anything but clinical.
Connect with Molly & Novel Optical
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Website: noveloptical.com
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Instagram & Facebook: @NovelOptical
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Location: Corner of 9th & Hudson, Midtown Oklahoma City
Connect with Faithann:
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $65 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
Join the Private Community: The Networker’s Tour Guide on Facebook
Join Faithann's Buying Signals for Networkers Mastermind, designed to help networkers recognize buying signals and invite next steps with confidence—without sounding pushy.
Both in-person and virtual options are available. The mastermind is 8 Weeks and begins in early Feb. 2026.
Join the Buying Signals HERE.
Final Thought
As you listen, ask yourself:
Who serves the same people I do—but in a different way?
That might be your next best collaboration.
If you’d like help identifying or structuring collaborations like the ones discussed in this episode, Faithann invites you to reach out via email or message her on Facebook. Email Faithann at faithann@thenetworkerstourguide.com.
Dec 29, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
27 min
In this solo-style episode, Faithann switches things up by having her daughter step in as the interviewer, guiding a thoughtful conversation about one of the most overlooked networking skills: adjusting your introduction based on the time you’re given.
Faithann reflects on two networking meetings she attended back-to-back—one where she had a full minute to speak, and another where she could only share her name and business. From those experiences, she breaks down how confident networkers tailor their words to fit the moment.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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Why your introduction should change based on whether you have 5 seconds, 30 seconds, or a full minute
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How to think of your intro like gift wrapping—matching the words to the size of the opportunity
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When a short descriptor or tagline can add clarity without breaking the rules
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Why visibility in the room still matters, even when you can’t say much
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Why networking during the holidays can actually create stronger referral opportunities
Featured Invitation
Faithann also shares details about her upcoming Buying Signals for Networkers Mastermind, designed to help networkers recognize buying signals and invite next steps with confidence—without sounding pushy.
Both in-person and virtual options are available. The mastermind is 8 Weeks and begins in early Feb. 2026.
Hop on the Buying Signals waitlist for first access + special pricing.
👉https://thenetworkerstourguide.com/buyingsignals
Connect with Faithann:
Instagram: @thenetworkerstourguide
Join Premium OKC Networking for $65 for a 1 year access to Faithann's networking calendar, community forum, and networking courses.
Join the Private Community: The Networker’s Tour Guide on Facebook
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 55: Networking in Unbridled Potential
Episode 17: Your Perfect Elevator Pitch (Part 2) with Nate Howell
Go and network, my friend—and make every interaction count.