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Inspections Over Coffee inspector hosting a Realtor-focused happy hour and private movie night to build connections and make networking actually enjoyable.

Week 36 – Networking Events: Goldmine or Time Waste?

This week I stopped waiting for the perfect networking event—and started creating my own:

When I first launched, I went to every local event I could find. Chamber mixers. Community breakfasts. Multi-industry networking nights where I was shaking hands with insurance salespeople, gym owners, and tax guys. And while some of it was fun… I wasn’t there to meet dentists. I was there to meet Realtors.

So I flipped the script: If the right event doesn’t exist, build it.

Now, I host my own happy hours. Just for Realtors. No pitches, no pressure—just a low-key invite that says: “Come have a drink, meet some other agents, and unwind.” The turnout? Way better than the cattle-call mixers. The vibe? Way more focused.

When the weather turns bad, I level up the experience:

Cold outside? Rainy season? I rent out a small movie theater. No, seriously. A few short slides up front. Five minutes of updates about Inspections Over Coffee—what’s new, what we offer, how to get clients booked fast. Then? We watch a first-run film. Popcorn’s on me.

Realtors love this. It’s memorable. It’s different. And best of all—it’s targeted. I’m not “networking” in the abstract. I’m creating real connection with the people who actually fuel my business.

Why this works better than traditional networking:

  • Focused audience: I’m not hoping to “bump into” an agent—I’m inviting 10–30 of them directly.
  • Brand alignment: This is what Inspections Over Coffee is all about—professional, friendly, and a little fun.
  • Value-first vibe: I don’t just show up to take—I show up to give. A good night out. A sense of community. And maybe a few insights too.

Franchise support made it easier than it sounds:

I didn’t have to build the deck. I didn’t have to guess what to say. The franchise gave me the templates, the messaging, and the tone that fits our brand. So when I stand up for those five minutes before the movie starts? I sound polished, not salesy.

What I’ll keep doing:

Host events where the right people show up. Make it about them. Keep it light, useful, and real. Because nothing beats a face-to-face moment with someone who might book five deals this month—and choose me for all of them.

→ Next up: Week 37: I Took a Vacation — But Couldn’t Relax

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