{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The IRL Episode","description":" Your content calendar won't save you. Your algorithm hacks won't either. Sometimes the entire trajectory of your business changes because you showed up in a room. In this episode of Babe Cave, Amanda Polick gets honest about hiding behind digital connection\u2014and why face-to-face networking for introverts isn't optional if you want to actually grow your business and community. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why six months of perfect pitch emails lost to one 20-minute in-person conversation The five-mile rule for building authentic community  How one woman at a children's bookstore became Amanda's best marketing campaign without any "marketing strategy" The 30-minute rule that makes showing up less overwhelming for introverts Why being in the rooms you're already in matters more than finding new ones Perfect for: Writers, creators, introverts building businesses, anyone tired of chasing algorithms and ready to invest in real human connection Amanda Polick is a writing coach specializing in cookbooks, food memoirs, and fiction. She helps writers stop shrinking their voices and create work they're proud of.  Shownotes: https:\/\/www.amandapolick.com\/blog\/irl-episode  Newsletter: Weekly insights on writing and creativity Connect: Instagram @amandapolick | amandapolick.com                                                                Work with Amanda: Apply here ","author_name":"Babe Cave","author_url":"http:\/\/www.amandapolick.com","html":"