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The Link Up Lounge: Strategic Networking for Small Business

The Link Up Lounge: Strategic Networking for Small Business

Written by: Tiffany Mason and Donna Rueppell
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THIS is The Link Up Lounge — your lounge for turning one link into endless opportunities. Your hosts, Tiffany and Donna, bring over 30 years of combined networking experience to every conversation. Here, we believe success isn’t just about what you know — it’s about who you link up with. Each week, we’ll share real-world strategies and powerful insights to help you network smarter, build lasting relationships, and create the kind of visibility that drives real business growth. Because the truth is — networking isn’t optional. It’s critical to your success.

And don’t miss our Networking Mode ON segment at the end of each episode — packed with quick, actionable tips you can use immediately to start building your next big opportunity. If you’re ready to make networking your business’s greatest asset — you’re in the right place. Networking mode ON!

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Episodes
  • 28 - New Year, New Network — Creating a 90-Day Networking Plan
    Jan 13 2026

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    It’s easy to say “I want to network more,” but without a strategy, your time gets wasted and your connections fizzle out. In this episode, Tiffany and Donna lay out a 90-day networking plan designed to help you show up with purpose, make real connections, and follow through in a way that actually leads to results. They share how to balance visibility and relationship goals, what a good follow-up looks like, and how a simple coffee meeting can unlock major opportunities. With stories of missed connections, unexpected wins, and why in-person moments still matter, this episode will help you turn your calendar into your most powerful networking tool this quarter.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why visibility goals and relationship goals work best together
    • How to set up your calendar for consistent, intentional outreach
    • A simple plan for follow-up that feels authentic—not overwhelming

    Connect with your hosts:

    On IG: @the_LinkUpLounge

    Email the Link Up Lounge: info@thelinkuplounge.com

    Tiffany Mason on IG @VirtuallyYouPods

    Donna Rueppell on IG @Rueppell_1KeyAtaTime

    Come Network with us: WWW.BondandBeyondNetwork.com

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

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    26 mins
  • 27 - In-Person vs. Virtual Networking — How to Show Up Strong in Both
    Jan 6 2026

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    Whether you’re walking into a networking event or logging onto a Zoom call, how you show up matters. In this episode, Donna and Tiffany break down the key differences between in-person and virtual networking—and how to stand out in both. From what to wear and how to carry yourself to your lighting and follow-up message, this conversation is full of practical tips to help you be more memorable and make the most of every opportunity. Plus, the small gestures that make a big impression and the one follow-up mistake that could be costing you connections.

    What you’ll learn:

    • What outfit choices say about your business presence
    • How virtual networking demands stronger follow-up
    • The importance of tone, lighting, and being present on screen
    • A small gesture that leaves a big impression

    Connect with your hosts:

    On IG: @the_LinkUpLounge

    Email the Link Up Lounge: info@thelinkuplounge.com

    Tiffany Mason on IG @VirtuallyYouPods

    Donna Rueppell on IG @Rueppell_1KeyAtaTime

    Come Network with us: WWW.BondandBeyondNetwork.com

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

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    26 mins
  • 26 - Confidence Is Your Best Networking Tool (Re-Air)
    Dec 23 2025

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    Merry Christmas and thank you for joining us!! We took time off to enjo out family so please enjoy this re-airing of ep. 3. Confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being anchored in your value. In this episode, Tiffany and Donna share how to build the kind of authentic confidence that transforms how you network and connect with others.

    They also get real about:

    • How negative self-talk quietly kills your confidence—and how to flip it
    • Why preparation is the most underrated confidence-builder
    • How to practice your power statement so it feels natural (not rehearsed)
    • A power move you can do before any event to reset your energy and own the room

    If you want to feel more steady, clear, and magnetic in networking situations, this episode gives you real steps to start building that confidence today.

    Connect with your hosts:

    On IG: @the_LinkUpLounge

    Email the Link Up Lounge: info@thelinkuplounge.com

    Tiffany Mason on IG @VirtuallyYouPods

    Donna Rueppell on IG @Rueppell_1KeyAtaTime

    Come Network with us: WWW.BondandBeyondNetwork.com

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

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    34 mins
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