In this episode of Making the Connection, we’re joined by Laura Hancock—attorney, entrepreneur, and most recently, the Senior Franchise Closing Specialist for Casago—for a candid and insightful conversation about what it really takes to build genuine professional relationships across industries.

Laura walks us through how she’s built and maintained meaningful connections throughout her career: from practicing law to launching and selling a successful business, to now leading multiple teams at a national education company.

With warmth and real-world wisdom, we’re talking about the power of showing up consistently, the value of reaching out “just because,” and how we can stay visible without feeling like we’re overselling ourselves.

We discuss:

• Relationships take time and consistent effort, regardless of remote, hybrid, or in-person work environments
  
  
• The importance of doing what you say you’ll do and offering help—not just asking for it
  
  
• How to nurture relationships without needing to meet in person
  
  
• Staying in touch with a simple call, text, or message “just because”
  
  
• Using LinkedIn and social media to keep relationships warm
• Empowering team members to share ideas and shape strategy
  
  

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to keep our networks alive without a system, how to navigate big career shifts, or how to promote your work without the cringe, this episode provides relatable stories and practical strategies to move forward with confidence.

To learn more about Laura’s business, visit https://casago.com/

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