Episode Details

Have you ever left a conference with a stack of business cards… only to realize weeks later that you never followed up with the people you were most excited to meet?

In the final installment of their three-part networking series, Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined once again by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, CEO of Connect, to discuss what many professionals overlook: everything that happens after the event. From thoughtful follow-up emails and LinkedIn outreach to handwritten notes, CRM systems, and long-term relationship building, they share practical strategies for transforming brief conversations into meaningful professional connections that can create opportunities years down the road.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to follow up after conferences in a way that feels authentic, memorable, and relationship-focused.

• Practical strategies for organizing and maintaining your professional network using notes, CRM tools, and consistent touchpoints.

• How genuine curiosity and generosity can lead to unexpected opportunities years later.

Whether you're returning home from your first conference or your fiftieth, this episode will help you make sure your best conversations don't end when the event does.

Links:

Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Connect and IDEA Week, as well as his new podcast The Connect Current.

Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine.

Check out Elaine’s book recommendations: The Fine Art of Small Talk, The Speed of Trust, How to Talk to Anyone, and The Vault Guide to Schmoozing.

Connect with Daniela Gama and Bruce Taillon, PhD.

Connect with

Listen Now