Crafting a successful networking meeting

By Liz Varney, LICSW
February 2nd, 2026
networking

Cultivating a solid referral network of practitioners is one way to keep your private practice running on autopilot. Creating this network may start with curating a list of practitioners who have complementary services to yours. Most times, initial contact with a new potential referral source will be made through a personal and friendly email, one that sets you apart from solicitors and spam. You will want to be clear about your intentions to establish a mutual referral relationship and that you would enjoy meeting with them, ideally in person, to begin your relationship. Why might you want to spend the time meeting in person when you can sim...

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