6 - What You Put In Is What You Get Out (And Why Takers Never Win)

What if the reason your networking isn’t working has nothing to do with the group—and everything to do with how you’re showing up? In this episode, we explore the subtle but damaging behaviors of takers—people who expect quick returns without ever investing in the relationships that drive real business growth. Sometimes it’s unintentional, but the impact is the same: missed opportunities, strained collaborations, and burned bridges. We’re sharing what this looks like in real networking groups, how it affects your reputation, and why taking the time to genuinely pour into others changes everything.

What you'll learn:

• How to recognize if you’re unintentionally showing up as a taker
• Why collaboration beats cold pitching—and how to start
• How to make a shift from short-term selling to long-term growth

Connect with your hosts:

On IG: @the_LinkUpLounge

Tiffany Mason on IG @VirtuallyYouPods

Donna Rueppell on IG @Rueppell_1KeyAtaTime

Email the Link Up Lounge: [e-mail]

Come Network with us: WWW.BondandBeyondNetwork.com

(locally in St. John's Co. FL)