3 Tools to Superpower Your Networking
As someone deeply involved in the startup space, I hear about networking constantly. It's a buzzword at every meetup, panel, and founder dinner. But here's the thing—networking isn’t just a startup thing. Whether you're a job-seeker, a freelancer, or a corporate leader, good networking can open doors: new customers, better opportunities, sharper skills, and, honestly, a lot of fun. Connecting with smart, interesting people is one of the best parts of building a career.
So how do you communicate and network more efficiently? Here are a few tools that can help you along the way:
1. Digital Business Cards – Yohn.io
Okay, we’re biased here :) But we just can’t stress enough how much better digital business cards are compared to traditional paper ones. Think about it: the person you just met is far more likely to save your info to their Contacts if they get your card digitally. Paper cards? They often end up crumpled at the bottom of a bag or tossed into the trash.
This is something we’ve experienced firsthand, both before and after building Yohn.io. And honestly, it’s one of the reasons we built Yohn in the first place. With a Yohn card, you’re not just sharing contact info—you’re giving people a digital hub that can include information about and links to your work, your social media, your calendar, and more.
Even better: digital cards can carry notes and keywords. Maybe your new contact forgets your name or what your company is called, but remembers you as “that SEO guy” or “the 3D printing person.” Well, they can simply search their Contacts for “SEO” or “3D printing” and your contact will pop up immediately.
Want to give it a try? Get your digital business card for Apple/Google Wallet here - free for 7 days, no credit card required.
2. Notion
Someone once told me they attend trade shows every year with a notebook in hand. They staple paper business cards onto pages and jot down trade terms and additional information beside them.
That’s smart. But Notion is a tad bit smarter. It is a powerful, digital upgrade to that system. You can write notes about the people you meet, tag them with keywords, convert those notes into tasks, add contact reminders and even build lightweight CRM pipelines or sales funnels—all in one tool.
It’s flexible, visual, and incredibly powerful. At Yohn, we use Notion every day—for product planning, team documentation, and yes, tracking our own connections.
3. LinkedIn Sales Navigator
This is like the Yellow Pages of the professional world—only 100x more powerful. With LinkedIn Sales Navigator, you can find and reach out to almost anyone, anywhere.
Sure, not every connection request will get accepted. But let’s be honest: without LinkedIn, many of us wouldn’t even have the chance to connect with decision-makers at our dream companies or leads across the globe.
Sales Navigator gives you filters, alerts, and insights that make it easier to engage meaningfully. And when you pair it with automation tools like LinkedFusion.io, Expandi, or Salesflow, you’ve got a seriously effective outreach engine for both networking and sales.
Networking doesn’t have to be awkward or random. With the right tools, it becomes an intentional, energizing part of your career.
Tools like Yohn.io, Notion and LinkedIn Sales Navigator help you make better connections—and more importantly—stay in touch in a meaningful way.
Give a few of them a try, and you might be surprised how much more effective (and enjoyable) networking can be.