HeyFollowUp® Networking Academy

Build Meaningful Relationships That Create Opportunities.

HeyFollowUp! is a small, free tool built in service of a bigger idea: that the relationships you build — and actually follow up on — are what turn a conversation into an opportunity.

Vision

To create a world where opportunities are no longer limited by access, but amplified through intentional relationships.

Mission

To help professionals turn conversations into opportunities through education, systems, community, and technology.

Our Promise

We help professionals build meaningful relationships that create opportunities.

Core Values

01Be YourselfAuthentic connections begin when people show up as themselves.

02Build RelationshipsRelationships create opportunities before transactions occur.

03Consistency WinsLong-term follow-up outperforms short-term charisma.

04Community Creates MomentumPeople achieve more together than alone.

05Education Drives OpportunityKnowledge becomes valuable when applied consistently.

The HeyFollowUp® Relationship Framework

CommunicationStart meaningful conversations with confidence.

ConnectionBuild authentic professional relationships.

ContentBecome visible through personal branding and storytelling.

OpportunityTurn relationships into career, business, and leadership opportunities.

Who it's for

Emerging Professionals

Career growth
Confidence
Mentorship
Networking systems

Entrepreneurs

Partnerships
Referrals
Sales opportunities
Community

Career Changers

Access
Visibility
Professional relationships
New opportunities

Meet the Founder

Desiree “Dez” Jones

“Networking transformed my career. HeyFollowUp exists to help others experience that same transformation.”

Author of Hey, Nice to Meet You: The Networking ManualProfessional Development AdvocateSpeakerCommunity BuilderContent StrategistEntrepreneur

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