Networking made simple for small business owners
Posted: Thu 19th Mar 2026
Does the word "networking" make you want to hide behind your coffee cup?
Many small business owners find networking uncomfortable, unclear or hard to turn into real results.
In this Lunch and Learn, sales outreach specialist Leisa Pickles shares a simple, structured approach to help you feel more confident and get more value from the time you spend meeting people.
Learn what to say when introducing yourself, how to start conversations naturally and how to follow up in a way that builds genuine business relationships.
Discover how to choose the right types of events for your personality, goals and ideal customers so you're not just networking more, but networking smarter.
Perfect for founders who want networking to feel easier and more natural and actually lead to opportunities.
Topics covered in this session
A clear, easy-to-use formula for introducing yourself confidently (without sounding pushy or scripted)
How to choose networking events that suit your style, business goals and ideal audience
A simple before-during-after approach to help you turn conversations into meaningful connections and opportunities
About the speaker
Leisa is the founder and chief go-getter at Find me the Leads®, an independent sales consultancy supporting SMEs with sales outreach.
With over 25 years in sales, including roles at Mars Incorporated, Leisa founded her consultancy in 2018.
She's a best-selling author and was named Enterprise Nation Sales Adviser of the Year in 2023 and 2024. Leisa also co-hosts the Scale Up Your Sales & Marketing Podcast.
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