Stop Treating Networking Events Like Sales Calls | Greg Peters
Fri Jan 30 2026
Greg Peters spent 15 years as a computer programmer before realizing something was missing...
He started his own web development business in '94 but hit a wall; he lacked social skills and couldn't bring himself to cold call.
Greg saw the problem and began taking networking classes. And it changed everything.
Now Greg teaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and credit unions how to build networks that actually produce referrals; the kind where people text you opportunities without being asked.
Here's what we cover:
→ Why most people waste their time at networking events (and the simple goal that makes them worth it)
→ The "Top 50" strategy for staying connected without being needy
→ Why "just checking in" makes people screen your calls
Let me know below:
What's the biggest networking mistake you've ever made?
*Connect with Greg*
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Greg Peters spent 15 years as a computer programmer before realizing something was missing... He started his own web development business in '94 but hit a wall; he lacked social skills and couldn't bring himself to cold call. Greg saw the problem and began taking networking classes. And it changed everything. Now Greg teaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and credit unions how to build networks that actually produce referrals; the kind where people text you opportunities without being asked. Here's what we cover: → Why most people waste their time at networking events (and the simple goal that makes them worth it) → The "Top 50" strategy for staying connected without being needy → Why "just checking in" makes people screen your calls Let me know below: What's the biggest networking mistake you've ever made? *Connect with Greg* Web: https://thereluctantnetworker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thereluctantnetworker/ *Connect with Dillon* https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/ https://twitter.com/imdillonengland https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/ https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5 *Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)* Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW” Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership. https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend *ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW* Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit. Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips. Share this with someone on your leadership team. Comment your biggest takeaway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dillon-england-show--6370921/support.