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51+ Networking Mistakes by Bart Smith Press Release

Bart Smith’s 51+ Networking Mistakes Shows You Exactly What To Stop Doing—So Every Conversation Works In Your Favor

A practical, before-during-after field guide reveals the most common networking missteps and how to avoid them; available in paperback, Kindle, and as a free audiobook.

Las Vegas, NV – September 1, 2025 — It’s amazing how many people make avoidable mistakes while networking—and how quickly outcomes improve once you know what not to do. In his new book, 51+ Networking Mistakes To Avoid When Networking! Stop Wasting Time, Losing Money & Start Networking Like A Real Rock Star!!!, author and entrepreneur Bart Smith, and co-author Noa Schecter, lay out the small missteps that derail conversations and the simple fixes that turn first meetings into lasting relationships. Organized into what to do before, during, and after an event, the book distills decades of “in-the-room” experience into clear, usable guidance you can apply at your very next meetup.

“Most people never realize how easy it is to course-correct,” said Smith. “If they had this book, their networking experiences would turn out far more positive than negative—consistently.”

Why this book matters now

Smith’s guide tackles real-world mistakes professionals make at meetups, mixers, and conferences—what to bring, what to say (and not say), how to handle business cards and tech, where photos help, and how to follow up without being forgotten. The content is built around three phases—before you go, while you are there, and after you leave—so readers can plug in the right tactic at the right time.

What readers will learn (A–Z)

• Branding: present a consistent look and message that’s memorable.

• Business cards:
what to collect, what to do with them, and when.

• Checklists:
a quick pre-event run-through that prevents gotchas.

• Conversation:
what to say/not say; talk less, listen more.

• Email list:
ethical, effective list-building from in-person events.

• Gear/tech:
devices etiquette so you stay present, not distracted.

• Name tags:
whether to wear them and how to make them work for you.

• Outcomes:
define your goal before you arrive so time isn’t wasted.

• Photos:
how many to take, with whom, and where to share them.

• Preparation:
what to bring and how to be event-ready in minutes.

Format Availability & Pricing

51+ Networking Mistakes is available now in paperback (SRP $12.95), Kindle (free with Kindle Unlimited or $3.95 to own), and as a free audiobook on Smith’s YouTube channel.

Call to action

Stop guessing in the room. Start connecting with purpose. Order 51+ Networking Mistakes today and turn your next event into a win. Visit BartSmith.com to learn more and access the audiobook.

Author Background

Bart Smith is an author and marketing strategist who has coached creators, experts, and entrepreneurs on building books, brands, and media-ready platforms for two decades. He writes practical, fast-action guides that help people get booked—and get results—across TV, radio, podcasts, and YouTube. A sought-after trainer and creator, Smith brings a practical, straight-talk approach to networking that audiences can apply immediately.

Bart Smith creates step-by-step resources for creators, coaches, and small business owners.
Smith is a creator known for practical, no-nonsense guides that turn ambition into action across health, cooking, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. He teaches practical, no-nonsense methods for writing, designing, publishing, and marketing books, along with broader training in business, media, and content creation. He's known for practical, visually driven guides that help people execute faster—whether they’re launching a YouTube channel, building a brand, or scaling an online presence.

He writes and teaches with a “show me, then let me do it” philosophy, pairing concise manuals with action-oriented training and tutorials. He specializes in teaching practical skills that help individuals create opportunities, earn income, and build confidence. Where his relationship books and work are concerned, his messages emphasize clarity, character, communication, and common-sense strategies for thriving relationships.

In addition to writing over 30 books on personal development, coaching, motivation, business growth, and lifestyle improvement—including a cookbook—he produces book videos
and tutorials across his media channels. Bart adopts a DIY ethos by writing and producing all projects in-house while designing covers and websites himself.

Through books, videos, workshops, and online training at BartSmith.com and his YouTube channel @BartSmithWorld, he translates complex life topics into actionable plans for immediate use.
Committed to empowering individuals to take control of their lives and careers with a practical approach to confidence and clarity, he has also baked and shipped over 250,000 of his “world’s best” chocolate chip cookies nationwide while documenting 35 years of cookie research in his free chocolate chip cookie book available online.

Website (1)  BartSmith.com
Website (2)  BartsCookies.com
YouTube → @BartSmithWorld
Instagram (1) @BartSmithWorld
Instagram (2) → @BartsCookies
TikTok  @BartSmithWorld

Interviews & Appearances

Bart is available for interviews in flexible and convenient formats:

• Telephone
• Zoom
• In-person / In-studio

• Instagram Live
• YouTube Live
• TikTok Live

• Panel (Multiple Interviewers)

• Group (Multiple Interviewees)

• Q&A Article Format

Whether your medium is broadcast, digital, print, blog, podcast, or social media, Bart can adapt to your platform’s style and offer giveaway prizes (i.e., a dozen cookies to 1-3 random winners, one of his books, a call with Bart, etc.) to your audience when allowed or appropriate.

Request An Interview

To request an interview with Mr. Smith, please contact his office. Thank you for considering Bart Smith for your media coverage. He'd love to be a part of your story.

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