05/28/2026
Tom and Shannon were honored to be part of the speaker panel at this month’s Greendale Chamber of Commerce Power Hour! ✨
The Combs Team is incredibly grateful for the amazing network and relationships we’ve built, and we were happy to share some of our networking insight with fellow local business owners. 💛
Thank you to the Greendale Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a great event! 🤝
Huge thanks to our panel of speakers yesterday at our networking-focused Power Hour! Georgia Konstantakis from Konstantakis Law Office, Shannon and Tom from Combs Sweet Homes and John from Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center!
Key Takeaways:
If you’re struggling to make conversation, remember F.O.R.D: Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams
1. Networking is about building genuine relationships, not just generating sales.
2. Consistency is critical. Small ongoing interactions over time create long-term opportunities
3. Start with people you already know
4. Provide value without expecting anything in return. Strong relationships, naturally lead to referrals and business.
5. Networking compounds over time; one conversation or relationship can create opportunities years later.