ALICE POTTER – MEMBER
Alice joined Pink Link early in 2024, beginning her journey online before connecting with a local group. As a founder of AJP Social Studio, a new business in her first year of trading, she has already made valuable connections and welcomed members to her business masterclasses. Thanks to her involvement with Pink Link, Alice has also entered the Enterprise Vision Awards.
WHY DID YOU JOIN PINK LINK?
I began networking just before launching my business, stepping out of my comfort zone since it was something I had never done before. In January, as I started offering paid services, I noticed several networking groups available and decided to give it a try.
I connected with Lizzie through the Pink Link Instagram account and expressed my interest in learning more. We had an amazing chat over Zoom, and she invited me to my first online Topic and Talk session. The women there were incredible, making me feel welcomed and supported.
Attending my first in-person meeting was equally positive—a warm, welcoming room full of inspiring women. I believe it’s essential to surround yourself with people you wouldn’t usually encounter. Since no one else in the group was doing what I do, it felt like the perfect opportunity to fit in and see how things would progress over the year.
So far, I’ve built incredible relationships through Pink Link, which have significantly benefited my business.
Pink Link has really helped me strengthen my confidence in networking situations as this time last year I’d never done networking at all.
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY OTHER NETWORKING GROUPS
Yes, I’m also a member of another women-only network, which I like because it’s quite different from Pink Link. In addition, I attend a few other networking events once or twice a month, depending on my business needs.
WHAT DO YOU THINK SETS PINK LINK APART FROM OTHER GROUPS?
I really like the fact that Pink Link has events as well and recently I exhibited for the first time at the Summer Regional Lancashire event. I heard so many incredible things from everybody that attended previous events and was really excited to experience the event first hand – it was amazing.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE IMPACT OF BEING A MEMBER OF PINK LINK
The genuine connections have been invaluable. In my business, I always aim to meet people where they are, without pushing them out of their comfort zone. Pink Link has allowed me to build wonderful relationships with women I would highly recommend. Networking isn’t about making an impact in just one meeting; it’s about showing up consistently and nurturing those connections over time. Most of my clients have come through these ongoing interactions.
I’m not a pushy salesperson; I prefer to build relationships gradually, and those are the clients I value most. Pink Link has also significantly boosted my confidence in networking. A year ago, I had never networked, but now I feel comfortable in these settings. When I see someone new, I’m the first to approach them because I remember what it felt like to be in their shoes. Pink Link has truly helped me flourish and feel more confident in rooms that can sometimes be overwhelming.
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