Business networking is easier—and more profitable—when you’re clear on what you want and confident enough to ask for it. In this episode of Connections That Matter, Andrew sits down with Dixie Daly, Membership Director at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and creator of the Tickled Pink Collection, to unpack how authentic relationships turn into real collaborations.

Dixie shares how one “ask” became a pink beer, then snowballed into ciders, vodka, chocolate, candles, and purpose-driven partnerships—all powered by consistent networking, follow-up, and showing up where relationships happen.

Why You Should Listen

If you want better referrals, stronger partnerships, and a network that actually opens doors, Dixie gives a practical framework you can copy: how to ask, how to follow up, and how to create momentum without forcing outcomes. You’ll also hear how personal legacy, community involvement, and intentional relationship-building can turn networking into a long-term platform—not just another event on your calendar.

Guest: Dixie Daly

Dixie is the Membership Director at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and the creator of the Tickled Pink Collection, a collaboration-driven brand built through networking and community partnerships.

Contact Dixie / Links Mentioned

🔹 Loveland Chamber of Commerce: loveland.org
🔹Email: dixie@dixiedaly.com
🔹 Tickled Pink Collection: tickledpinkcollection.com

Businesses Dixie Daly Recommends

🔹 Grimm Brothers Brewhouse — partnered with Dixie to bring the Tickled Pink beer to life through relationship-first collaboration.
🔹 Sweetheart Winery — sparked the Pink Dragonfly cider idea and helped turn a meaningful story into a product.
🔹 477 Distilling — collaborated with Dixie on a cotton-candy vodka concept born from a simple conversation and follow-through.
🔹 Adam’s Chocolate — created Dixie’s pink chocolate and even innovated additional product ideas using her vodka.
🔹 Hope Lives (Fort Collins) — supported through proceeds tied to Tap/Cro Hop & beer collaborations benefiting breast cancer initiatives.
🔹 Be The Gift — supports single moms with no-cost home repairs (Dixie serves on the board).
🔹 Colorado Women of Influence — helps women grow through networking and leadership.
🔹 CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) — supports scholarships and development for future real estate professionals.

Timestamps

0:00 Intention, attention, no tension
0:52 Dixie’s roles: Chamber + Tickled Pink Collection
1:21 Why pink became a networking brand
2:28 How to ask for what you want
4:05 Why trust makes asking easier
7:02 The Pink Dragonfly cider story
9:02 The legacy Dixie wants to leave
9:37 How Dixie joined the Loveland Chamber
11:35 Board service and giving back
12:53 A simple networking system: 2 appointments/week
16:33 What “show up” really means
19:42 How the next “yes” gets easier
22:43 Partnerships that give back
23:19 The selfie strategy for staying visible