Sara Barco - Customer Loyalty Strategist

07/30/2026

4 Ways to Follow Up Without Being Weird, Salesy, or Forgettable.

1. Send a short voice memo. Text messages can feel flat.

2. Share something that genuinely reminds you of them.

3. Circle back when they come to mind, don't overthink it.

4. Follow up on what they said that mattered to you last time.

I have a consistent rhythm to help me hold space for responsible networking and relationships that matter. People matter. They aren't transactions and cards to pass to then move on.

Be aware of how you are showing up, how others are, and what happens "after". This is where missed opportunities stop occuring.

07/12/2026

"I felt welcomed immediately!"
" I never felt like I was being sold!"
"You have found a beautiful and unique way of bringing the right people into the right rooms."

These are a few comments we heard from our last in-person gathering in Holland last week.

52 Connections is a special community, and it's because of the special people inside it.

These individuals prove what's possible with

Thank you Reynolds at Bouman Team for hosting!

07/03/2026

If you’ve been looking for a different kind of space to connect, this may be for you. 52 Connections is for business leaders who want to build relationships with more care, clarity, and responsibility.

This community is for people who value others, want to make thoughtful introductions, follow up well, continue connecting beyond the event, and grow alongside people who are also learning how to build better business relationships.

If you’re tired of surface-level networking, pressure-filled rooms, or conversations that go nowhere after the event ends, come experience 52 Connections for yourself.

Visitor Day Experience
July 8th | 9:30–11:00 AM | Holland
Register or message me to receive the location details.

03/26/2026

Curious to learn more about 52 Connections and the value our members are finding here? Request information about our upcoming Visitor Day in Kalamazoo.

This is a warm and intentional opportunity to be in the room with other business owners, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs who want to develop their industry/organization through steady and loyal relationships and trust.

They know that lasting business happens this way, and want to spend time with others who know the same. Register with the link for more details.

Welcome to 52 Connections Visitor Day We’re so excited to have you join us for this special event! In 52 Connections, we believe that networking is about more than just transactions. It’s about building authentic relationships that lead to real opportunities. Unlike traditional networking, 52 Co...

03/26/2026

No one can want deeper connection more than you. The spaces can exist, and the people are there but the depth comes from how you show up. If your intentions are thoughtful and responsible, you will be open to unforced experiences.

If this hits, I unpacked it more in my latest newsletter

03/25/2026

Excited for another year of connecting with Newell!

Matt, it's been so wonderful watching you lean in and learn about members, share more examples of the work you offer, and learn the creative ways we can share about you in all of our communities! Thank you for the work you have provided in our community already, and we are so excited for the relationships, and business to come from another year of continued connections.

We encourage you to take some time to learn about Matt and Accurate Promotions! http://accuratepromos.com/

Thank you for your kind words, Matt! We will see you soon!!

03/25/2026

We are excited for another year of getting to know Urick!

Amy, thank you for trusting 52 Connections as a community for you to build and deepen trust within your community! It's been amazing learning, experiencing, using, and sharing about your work! You are incredibly talented and we look forward to seeing the new connections and developments that come to you this year!

We encourage you to learn more about Amy and her amazing work at urick.com

See you soon, Amy!

03/24/2026

Because of the time we spend collaborating with other intentional communities, we developed an amazing partnership and friendship with Garage! Many of our members collaborate with their members and mentors and vice versa. Fiorenzo and Barco had the honor of sharing a workshop focused on developing a warm introduction and connecting with C.A.R.E! This one is a MUST for any industries and organizations who are out in their communities striving to develop lasting and trusting relationships with others and desire to network different in order to do so!

We highly recommend you check out their website: https://www.startupgarage.org/ to learn more. Let us know if a workshop like this would benefit your industry or organization too!

03/23/2026

Our next Virtual Networking opportunity for all members is on April 1st at 11am EST.
See you there! See you calendars for all the details to prepare in advance, and links to jump in!