With in-person networking starting up again, you may be wondering… how the heck do I effectively do this!? Look no further, because, in this episode, I am speaking with Mary Grace Yniguez, the owner of Social Register Network.

Mary Grace is a natural connector. She helps business owners connect and build a network that will grow and scale their businesses. The Social Register Network is a Business Networking Organization Exclusively for the Decision Makers, Business Owners, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs. *Use Code Hayleigh for a free Virtual Speed Networking session!*

All of us network almost every day, in school, at work, at the coffee shops, going out to eat...

Mary Grace was a teen mom, and at the beginning, she had no community or support. She knew that it would have been so helpful and less alone if she had a network, or community around teen moms to support each other.

She was in her 9-5 before getting into the Social Register, and once she connected with the previous owner, she was very interested in the event portion of networking. She became the COO and quickly say how networking was amazing for business, and how rapidly they were able to grow their business once they began networking.

In 2020, right before the pandemic, she bought The Social Register. She had to get creative and switch from in-person to online.

Her advice to you: You need to be authentic. Be yourself.
She gives tips on how to network effectively, such as wanting to create a human-to-human connection rather than just seeking your next sale.

We talk about LinkedIn, the LinkedIn atmosphere, and how to be successful on LinkedIn by having a strategy behind it.

They have chapters in Las Vegas, DC,
Opening soon: Orange County and Seattle, Nashville, Texas, and Arizona

Your Challenge this week:
1. Dig into your mindset
2. If you are not comfortable with meeting new people, start networking with your close circle, like your family, friends, neighbors, teachers. Tell them what you do so they can support you.
3. Look into a local networking event, or network with one person a day online


Virtual Speed Networking for free use code "Hayleigh"

Connect with Mary Grace:
Mary Grace’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygraceyniguez/
Social Register’s Website: https://socialregister.com/
Social Register’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-register-network/



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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com