BizBuzz With Georgie: Learn to Talk to People, It’ll Take You Further Than Any App

In a world where everyone’s texting, emailing, and sending DMs, talking to people face to face feels rare. But it’s still one of the most powerful things you can do for your business. Whether it’s pitching a sponsor, building a team, or just asking for help, the way you speak can open doors faster than anything you post online.

When I was getting Holy Hoops off the ground, half the progress came from conversations. Not emails. Not ads. Real conversations. With gym owners. With vendors. With people who didn’t know me but could help me get to the next step. That’s where the real momentum started.

Talking to people shows confidence. It shows you’re serious. When someone hears your voice, sees your energy, and feels your belief in the idea, it hits different. You become more than a username. You become a real person with real ambition.

A lot of people hide behind messages because they’re afraid of rejection. But rejection over text is the same as rejection in person. The only difference is that face-to-face might teach you something. You learn how to adjust, how to respond, how to improve. That kind of feedback is gold.

You don’t need to be the loudest in the room. You just need to be honest, clear, and present. Know what you want to say. Know what you’re asking for. And actually listen when someone talks back. The goal isn’t to talk to people — it’s to connect.

If you’re serious about building something, don’t wait around hoping someone finds your website. Go talk to them. Go introduce yourself. Go shake a hand. Business is personal, and people remember how you made them feel way more than what you showed them on a screen.

Learn how to talk to people. It’s not old-school. It’s not soft. It’s what makes the difference between being ignored and being unforgettable.