I love how this community focuses on building meaningful relationships and sharing opportunities. I’m currently working on expanding my network with more intentional, purpose-driven connections. 💬 What’s one strategy you use to build genuine business connections beyond the usual “networking"? It could be a habit, a platform, a mindset, or a simple routine that helps you connect with the right people. Looking forward to learning from everyone and possibly connecting with some of you too! 🚀

I’m Doucette , excited to be part of The Business Connector! I’m here to build meaningful connections, share opportunities, and learn from amazing professionals like you. A little about me: just a ecommerce business ben owner I’m looking forward to connecting, collaborating, and exchanging ideas. If you’re open to it, let’s chat I’d love to know more about what drives you and the opportunities you’re exploring! Drop a comment I’m all about building real, purposeful connections.

When I first started building my business network, I made a mistake many of us make I thought networking was all about who I could meet. I joined every group, collected business cards, and followed every new connection with a pitch. But it didn’t take long to realize that real business growth doesn’t come from collecting contacts it comes from creating connections that count. Over time, I began to shift my approach. Instead of asking, “What can this person do for me?” I started asking, “How can I bring value to this person’s goals?”That small shift completely changed everything. When you approach networking with purpose, you start attracting people who align with your values, your mission, and your energy. The conversations stop being about closing deals they start being about creating impact. And from those authentic interactions come partnerships, referrals, and collaborations that money alone can’t buy. Here’s what I’ve learned after years of connecting with entrepreneurs, creatives, and business builders around the world: 1️⃣ Be the connector, not the collector. People remember the person who introduced them to opportunities. 2️⃣ Lead with genuine curiosity. Ask questions that go beyond “What do you do?” 3️⃣ Add value before you ask for value. That’s how trust compounds. 4️⃣ Show up consistently. One connection made with the right intention can spark a chain of opportunities you never saw coming. So as we plug into The Business Connector this week, I want to challenge everyone reading this: 👉 Who can you connect today, not for a sale, but for shared success? 👉 What conversation can you start that could shift someone’s direction or open a new door? Every major business breakthrough I’ve had began with a simple message: “Let’s connect I think there’s a way we can help each other.” Sometimes, the biggest opportunities don’t come from strategy… they come from showing up with purpose. Let’s keep building bridges, not walls. Let’s keep networking with intention, not desperation.

Normally I have a thought around networking and I ask chatgpt to write it better! But today, it's Friday, I'm a little tired so I asked chat GPT for something inspirational. This is what it gave me.... Your energy introduces you before you speak. In every post, message, and meeting — bring the energy you want reflected back to you. Positivity attracts possibility. ✨ What energy are you choosing to lead with today? Such a good message for me today as my energy feels a little 'spent' 🥰🥰

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