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Welcome to the Discovering Your Calling podcast! Today, I am joined by my special guest, Sarah Hubbard, founder of the Intentional Network and author of The Intentional Networker. We are talking about how to make networking an enjoyable part of building a successful business.
Sarah shares her incredible story of pivoting after being rejected by 12 physical Therapy schools despite having a 3.9 GPA. That unexpected redirection eventually led her to discover her true calling.
She now teaches entrepreneurs how to build businesses through strategic Relationships. She built a highly successful business where 85% of her revenue comes from referrals, proving that connection creates capital. If you want to build meaningful work and achieve excellence without exhaustion, pull up a seat and take some notes.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
- Be Clear and Specific: When sharing what you do, pretend you are talking to a 10-year-old and avoid confusing acronyms. Being highly specific helps people remember you properly.
- Structure Your Introduction: Craft a 30-second commercial that starts with a jarring fact or story, includes the core of what you do, and ends with a clear request. Record yourself on your phone to evaluate your body language.
- Master the Ask: Leave the last five to ten minutes of a conversation to ask how you can be of value to the other person, and then present your own specific request.
- Organize Your Follow-Ups: Use an A, B, and C system to categorize your new contacts. Prioritize your time and follow-ups based on how closely your businesses align.
- Use AI for Efficiency: Right after a networking event, use tools like ChatGPT or Claude to voice-record your memories of the people you met directly into your database
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Book: Get your copy of The Intentional Networker at Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, or Barnes and Noble.
- Website & Newsletter: Visit
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Sheri Miter is a serial entrepreneur. Her first business was selling painted rocks to neighbors when she was 7! This entrepreneurial spirit led her to many failures but also some huge successes, such as a Chimney Cleaning business with her husband Tom, a professional firefighter, and eventually a business as a Mary Kay sales director. While in Mary Kay, Sheri led her team to six-figure years multiple times, and YES, she drove the iconic pink Cadillac for part of her career!
Despite her success as a Sales Director in Mary Kay, Sheri found herself at a crossroads after 25 years. She began to question if this was the path she truly wanted for the next decade of her life. Even after achieving her best year, she felt a sense of weariness and asked herself, 'Is it ever going to be enough?' This internal struggle led her to a brave decision- to step away from her role as a Sales Director and embark on a new journey. This journey led her to become a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. Today, Sheri has crafted a life she loves, assisting other highly successful women to discover their 'what’s next' career. She is passionate about working with women who have achieved success making the money, but are now eager to make an impact by unleashing their God-given strengths and embracing their true calling!
When Sheri isn’t busy with her clients or recording a new podcast, she cherishes her time with her grandkids and embarks on exciting adventures with her husband. Their escapades often include the beach, biking, or out boats. At the end of a fulfilling day, they savor the beauty of the sunset with a cocktail in hand, a testament to Sheri's belief in enjoying life's journey.
Sheri’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Futuristic, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Command, Strategic.
Her motto is “Life is way too short, so we HAVE to enjoy the journey.”
