Join guest speaker, Russ Burch, for this interactive session where early-career professional advisors will explore practical strategies for building and maintaining professional relationships that open doors and create opportunities. Through real-world examples, guided discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will discover how to approach networking with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Apply key principles of effective, authentic networking
- Initiate and sustain meaningful professional conversations
- Develop a personal networking plan aligned with career goals
- Leverage follow-up techniques to build lasting relationships
- Avoid common networking mistakes
Interactive Format:
Russ will get attendees out of their seats, connecting, and practicing skills in real time. All participants will receive a Dale Carnegie Golden Book, and three will win a hardcover copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Speaker: Russ Burch
30+ years of sales experience across multiple industries
Two decades as a commercial banker helping business owners achieve their goals
Eight years as a Senior Dale Carnegie Trainer, specializing in leadership, communication, and sales excellence
Married for 34 years, dad to three grown daughters, avid reader, hiker, and dog lover
