Let’s be real—networking can feel awkward and a bit forced, like a game of small talk and swapping business cards or electronic exchanges you’ll probably never look at again. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?
In this episode, relationship pro Tamika Carlton and celeb hairstylist Vincent Tobias Bell keep it real on how to skip the fluff and make connections that actually matter. We’re talking real-deal relationships that go beyond surface-level chats and can genuinely change your career—and your life.
Takeaways:
1. Why being yourself is the ultimate networking hack.
2. Simple ways to build real connections that actually last.
3. How to turn those connections into real opportunities and career growth.
But here’s the million-dollar question—what’s the one mindset shift that completely changed how I approach networking? You’ll have to tune in to find out. It might just change everything for you, too.
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00:00 Intro to Vincent Tobias Bell
00:42 Vincent's Journey to the Top
02:47 Overcoming Challenges and Growing
05:56 Networking Tips and Strategies
08:45 Making Authentic Connections
12:53 The Importance of Intentionality
15:54 Final Thoughts and Advice
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