The Power of Intentional Networking: Sarah Hubbard's Success Journey

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sarah Hubbard. The two talk about the challenges and surprises of building a successful career in the mortgage industry, the power of authentic relationship-building in a sales-driven, male-dominated field, and how Sarah's work, including her book The Intentional Networker, empowers professionals to find networking strategies that align with their strengths and values. In this episode, we discuss: How Sarah transitioned from a planned career in physical therapy to joining the mortgage industry after facing unexpected setbacks in her original path. What pivotal advice from an experienced mentor inspired Sarah to align her business approach with her personal strengths and values, leading to greater satisfaction and results. When Sarah realized that the quality, not quantity, of relationships yields deeper success and business joy, focusing on a smaller, trusted network rather than chasing numbers. Why mindset is crucial in overcoming setbacks and avoiding a "desperate" approach in business, with Sarah sharing personal stories of financial and emotional struggles early in her career. How relationship-building became Sarah's core strategy for success and growth in her industry, rather than relying on traditional sales tactics like direct mailers. S a r a h H u b b a r d T h e R e l a t i o n s h i p S t r a t e g i s t  Sarah built a $2M+ business where 85% of revenue comes from referral partnerships-no cold calling, no paid advertising, just strategic relationship building. Now she teaches the exact system she used to build this referral-based empire. Her methodology has been tested by 500+ professionals across industries, generating millions in documented referral revenue.  Website: https://sarah-hubbard.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hubbard-flannery/