{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcast Ep 401 - Before You Join a Networking Group, Listen to This","description":"In this episode, Michelle shares her honest experience after spending a full year in a networking group \u2014 including the time commitment, the revenue results, and what she learned along the way. We break down the real numbers, the expectations versus reality, and why what seems like a great visibility strategy isn\u2019t always the right fit.&amp;nbsp; Key takeaways from this episode:   Visibility is not the same as being in the right room. Just because you\u2019re showing up doesn\u2019t mean the environment is aligned.   Networking groups often favor transactional businesses. Industries like real estate, finance, and roofing naturally pass referrals \u2014 photography is a more emotional, less frequent purchase.   Track your data, not just your feelings. When Michelle broke down the numbers, she could make a clear, objective decision.   Everything you say yes to means saying no to something else. A four-hour weekly commitment carries real opportunity cost.   Experiments aren\u2019t failures \u2014 they\u2019re clarity. The year wasn\u2019t wasted; it sharpened her messaging and helped her evaluate where her time is best spent.   Environment matters. Effort alone cannot overcome a misaligned room.   This is an honest look at what happens when effort meets a misaligned room \u2014 and how to evaluate business experiments without making it mean something about you. If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether networking groups are worth your time as a photographer, this conversation will give you clarity. How to Support the Podcast:   Subscribe to the podcast on&amp;nbsp;iTunes&amp;nbsp;or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review.   If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people.   Join our next free coaching workshop:&amp;nbsp;www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen:&amp;nbsp;Website,&amp;nbsp;Facebook,&amp;nbsp;Instagram ","author_name":"Flourish Academy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/flourishacademy.mykajabi.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40120820\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40120820"}