Why the Right Relationships Matter More Than the Right Contacts with Kristina Bartold

So many people think networking is about impressing the right people or getting close to whoever’s on stage. But the truth? The relationships that change your life are usually built shoulder-to-shoulder with people growing right alongside you. In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women to talk about how she turned one mastermind investment into years of referrals, speaking opportunities, and lifelong friendships by leading with value, playing the long game, and showing up with zero expectation. We also dive into podcasting as a relationship-building tool, why rooms matter more than algorithms, and how to make meaningful connections without feeling salesy, awkward, or transactional. Get ready to rethink networking and start building relationships that compound for years to come. Check out our Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Don’t wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy Working Genius - If you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN at http://workinggenius.com Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why peers create more opportunities than mentors. 06:30 How free content builds trust before you ever invest. 10:45 Why you don’t need relationships with the people on stage. 20:45 How podcasting became one of the most powerful relationship-building tools. 24:30 Why in-person rooms create faster trust than online spaces. 29:00 How to protect your energy while still being generous. 33:30 What made you start an event? 37:00 Is podcasting for everyone? 40:00 Clarity matters before working with ad partners. 47:00 Why niche audiences can be more valuable than big audiences. 52:00 How to decide if podcasting aligns with your long-term vision. 54:15 How to grow podcast downloads without relying on algorithms. 58:45 Why big guests aren’t the growth hack people think they are. 1:05:00 The unseen impact your voice can have on someone’s life. RESOURCES Work with Christina and her team at The Social Snippet HERE Learn more about High Vibe Women events and community HERE Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Kristina: @kristina.bartold