Episode 50: Rapport and Trust-The 2nd and 3rd Floors of Networking Success

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Are you ready to climb higher in your networking success? In this solo episode, host Faithann Basore continues building on the “networking building” model introduced in Episode 48. After establishing tact as the ground floor, today we’re stepping onto the second and third floors—rapport and trust.

Faithann explains why rapport is the foundation for meaningful connections and how simple shifts in your conversations can make people feel valued, heard, and open to future opportunities. From asking better questions to showing genuine curiosity, you’ll discover how rapport sets the stage for the deeper work of building trust and credibility.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why interruptions and assumptions shut down opportunities.

• How to ask thoughtful questions that reveal expertise and spark stories.

• Practical ways to build rapport that shows you are friendly, open, and interested.

• Simple steps for strengthening trust and credibility in networking meetings.

• How consistency, testimonials, and one-to-ones all contribute to being remembered—and referred.

Faithann also shares personal stories (including a misstep with a business card!) that bring these lessons to life and help you avoid common pitfalls.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎧 Listen to Episode 48: Tact – The First Floor of Networking Success

• 🎧 Listen to Episode 15: Think of Everything
• 📖 Read Tour 17: Bring a Bucket to the Well

• 💬 Join the conversation inside the Networker’s Tour Guide Facebook Group

• Join Premium OKC Networking and be a part of Faithann's online networking hub for all the great places to network in OKC.