Summary: Synopsis This episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 107, from 2009. Dr. Misner shares three networking faux pas that heâs run into over the years. Not responding quickly to referral partners. Donât put off returning phone calls to your referral partners even if youâre not sure they have a referral for you. Confusing networking with direct selling. Networking isnât about collecting business cards and then sending them sales pitches or making cold calls. Abusing the relationship. The worst example Dr. Misner is aware of is someone who disguised a sales pitch as a 50th birthday party. Read Dr. Misnerâs complete article on Entrepreneur.com. What kind of networking faux pas have you encountered? (No names, please!) Brought to you by Networking Now. Read the complete transcript of this episode.