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title: "Networking vs sales pitch | BNI Dabbers"
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# Networking conversation vs sales pitch

The fastest way to lose a room is to **pitch**. BNI rewards conversations that clarify who you help.

## Ask questions first

Guests who ask about members' businesses earn better follow-up conversations.

## Save the deck for 1-2-1s

Deep dives belong after the meeting, not during open networking.

## Next step

### Experience the culture

Visit on Thursday and observe how members interact.

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