Networking for solopreneurs isn’t about chasing leads—it’s about building authentic relationships that create referrals, resilience, and long-term growth without burnout. 

 In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with John Harvey, founder of an exclusive networking club in Southwest England, shares how he almost walked away from his business in year one due to feeling overwhelmed and underprepared after a successful launch party. 

He reveals his unique approach to building a successful business based on human connection and authenticity, not spreadsheets or traditional KPIs. John explains how he built his business on the simple rule to "just be nice" and what pulled him back from the brink of quitting.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Wild West of Sales: How John's early experience selling life insurance with no regulation taught him resilience.
• A Sobering Realization: The feeling of being "underprepared" the day after a big launch and the first week of being a business owner.
• People Buy People They Like: Why focusing on likeability and a gut connection with customers is more important than the product itself.
• From Transactional to Trusted Advisor: Why John refuses introducer's fees and focuses on helping others without expecting anything in return.
• The Power of a Network: How outsourcing and surrounding yourself with good people can prevent a "mess" and help your business survive its first year.

Perfect for solopreneurs, consultants, and business owners who feel drained by transactional networking and want to build a people-first business that sustains both income and energy.

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Guest Details

• Website: https://thesamphireclub.co.uk
• Author of Book:  “ For the Love of Networking ” is available on Amazon and the Samphire website.
• Instagram:   @johnharveyguru
• LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harvey-samphireclub-networking

Resources & Links

• Books mentioned in this episode:
  • The Likeability Factor by Tim Sanders
  • Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders
  • Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
• Book your free Brand Clarity Session: clarity.boostsolo.com (I need to build the site!)

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Unfiltered Solopreneur is the no-BS podcast for coaches, consultants, and creators
building real businesses without trust funds, teams, or trendy hacks.
Hosted by Nikhil Vaish, brand strategist and founder of BoostSolo, this weekly show
pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a one-person brand that works.
Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations with solopreneurs who’ve traded the
safety net for freedom—sharing how they’ve launched from scratch, burned out and
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