Networking
4 min read7 September 2026How to Talk Business Without Killing the Mood
Timing is everything at a sports networking event.
The people who get the most out of these evenings talk shop last.
Play First
Ninety minutes of padel does the introduction for you.
Ask, Do Not Pitch
Two good questions beat a two-minute summary of your services.
Read the Room
If someone is here to switch off, let them. Follow up in the week instead.
Leave With a Next Step
A coffee, a call, or simply a connection request the same evening.