TRP 105: Pitfalls and Other Traps to Avoid When Building Business Relationships with Ivy Slater

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Ivy Slater, an entrepreneur, certified business coach, and internationally best-selling author, about building authentic business relationships. Ivy shares practical strategies to overcome the fear of networking, develop meaningful connections, and translate those relationships into business opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of showing up authentically, being curious, and focusing on personal connections to foster trust and long-term business growth. Key topics include preparing for in-person networking events, asking thoughtful questions to build genuine rapport, and maintaining a system to track and nurture relationships over time. Ivy also highlights the value of follow-up and follow-through, such as scheduling check-ins, remembering personal details, and creating opportunities for deeper conversations. Whether you’re just starting to network or looking to refine your approach, this episode is filled with actionable insights for building a network that drives both personal and professional success. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ --------------------------------------- Ivy Slater is the CEO of Slater Success, a boutique training, consulting and coaching company focused on growth strategies and leadership development for high-level, service-based businesses. Ivy is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, internationally bestselling author, and podcast host. She's scaled her own two businesses to multiple 6 & 7 -figures and speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, and the value of relationships. In 2020, she was a recipient of a Power Women of New York and of Long Island award, presented by Schneps Media. This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ www.slatersuccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices