Rethink Everything You Know About Networking — with Author Lindsey Meyer

 

We kicked off with a laugh: I botched the title, and Lindsey rolled with it. The real title is Rethink Everything You Know About Networking — a new entry in the Rethink Everything you Know series featuring 28 voices sharing personal practical stories on connection, career, and community.

“You can rethink it, or forget it — either way, it’s about real people, real stories, and relationships that last.” — Lindsey

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_0GIkOjMVo

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A legacy built on people first

Lindsey’s fourth-generation real estate roots go back to 1981 on her dad’s side. She grew up watching work ethic + local networking in action — before smartphones and social feeds — and carried that into two decades across title, national business development, and now fintech-enabled growth. In her words, the “secret” hasn’t changed: show up locally, serve generously, and stay curious.

Find your “why,” then pick your niche

Whether you’re brand new or 20 years in, Lindsey’s starting point is the same:

  • Clarify your why (who you serve and why it matters).

  • Define one or two niches you’ll commit to this year.

  • Build a simple cadence (weekly “social Sunday,” monthly mixers, or short Zooms with 4–5 people you want to know better).

Try this this month: host a 25-minute “micro-mixer” on Zoom with 5 people you admire. No pitch. One prompt. One small ask. One generous give.

Old school + new school both work

Lindsey’s take: Door-knocking and coffees still work. So do smart digital habits, especially if you’re speaking to first-time buyers who live on their phones. If you’re camera-shy, start smaller: personal notes, LinkedIn voice DMs, or short text check-ins. Set a routine and grow from there.

Research sidebar: Strong networks correlate with higher pay and more promotions in the broader career literature; the quality and diversity of your ties matters as much as the count. 

Education beats intimidation (for consumers)

Lindsey urged buyers and sellers to interview for trust: reviews, referrals, and reputation are your friends. Don’t be shy about asking your Realtor or lender to introduce you to a title pro and other specialists; a quick call now solves hours of confusion later. For example, many first-time buyers don’t know what title insurance actually covers — quick explainer below.

Title insurance, 101:

  • Owner’s policy protects you from certain pre-purchase title problems or legal claims. 

  • Lender’s policy protects the lender’s interest and is usually required with a mortgage. 

A market in motion (what to watch for)

  • First-time buyers’ role is shifting. Despite affordability headwinds, the share of first-time buyers within agency purchase lending has recently been elevated, even as repeat buyers pulled back — an important undercurrent for how we educate and attract new homeowners.

  • Applications ebb and flow. Builder application data this year shows month-to-month movement — a reminder to control what you can: education, preparation, and relationships.

Field Notes from Our Chat

  • Small is big. Lindsey loves intimate formats (4–5-person Zooms; MBA small-group sessions this fall) because the conversations go deeper and the follow-up is easier.

  • Start where you are. Don’t force video if you’re not ready. Pick one comfortable channel and a repeatable rhythm.

  • Community content wins. Coffee-shop spotlights, park openers, local sports calendars — simple, useful, and shareable.

  • Cross-pollinate. I shared how I spotlighted a local boot shop and a fishing guide — zero mortgage talk, 100% community. Lindsey called it exactly what it is: reimagined networking.

Takeaways You Can Use Today

If you’re a homebuyer

  • Interview your team. Ask your lender/Realtor for a warm intro to a title expert and insurance pro before you shop.

  • Prep your network. Tell 5 trusted friends you’re buying; ask for their best lessons and referrals.

If you’re a homeowner/seller

  • Make your listing “human.” Add a one-page neighborhood guide (favorite coffee, parks, dog runs) to your listing packet; it helps buyers picture life in the home.

  • Gather docs early. HOA, surveys, warranties, permits — fewer surprises = faster closings.

If you’re a Realtor

  • Pick one niche for Q4–Q1 (e.g., VA buyers, relocating engineers, short-commute condos).

  • Host one micro-mixer per month (25 minutes, 5 guests, one theme).

  • Adopt a “Social Sunday.” Reply, congratulate, connect on LinkedIn (and yes, it’s okay to open your phone at events to connect on the spot).

The Book, Dates & Links

  • Title: Rethink Everything You Know About Networking

  • Targeted launch date mentioned by Lindsey in our chat: October 15, 2025 (Amazon).

  • Publisher pre-order page timing: October 15, 2025 ship date noted on the official pre-order form. (Dates can shift; follow the list for the latest.)

Pre-order & Updates: https://mailchi.mp/4ff19fd05f42/rethink-everything-you-know-about-networking Mailchimp

MBA Las Vegas Industry Party (“Glow Getters”): Sunday, Oct 19, 2025, 7:30–10:30 pm at The Industrial (near Fontainebleau). lodestar.guestmanager.com

Connect with Lindsey: LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseylouise/Episode Gems (Favorite Moments) 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/itslindseymeyer

  • “Find your why, then your niche. Start small, be consistent, and let the room get bigger over time.”

  • “Education isn’t a sales tactic; it’s how you lower stress and make better decisions.”

Work with me (and keep learning)

I’m here for VA, Conventional, FHA, DSCR, new-build, and creative-finance conversations across TX/FL/AL/TN — and I love introducing great buyers and sellers to the right agents. Want a 15-minute strategy chat or a co-hosted micro-mixer? Let’s line it up.

About Between Two Doors

Between Two Doors is a podcast where I talk with Realtors about their journey, aiming to connect home buyers and sellers with agents on a more personal level. I ask "right brain" questions that go beyond transactions, focusing on the experiences, values, and passions that make these professionals great at what they do.

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