There’s nothing quite like meeting people you’ve done business with (or will potentially do business with) in person.

The human factor can’t be ignored.

Yes we love to meet people online. Things like Twitter, Blogs, Forums and all that make it so easy to meet and talk with others of similar interests.

But don’t forget to get out and meet people in person too!

It’s where friendships are solidified, more partnerships are conceived and many lasting connections are made. For me it’s a business MUST. It also seems that every time I go out live I meet someone who helps me move my business along just a little further and I also get to help people by sharing what I know.

Just this weekend I had the opportunity to meet a long time mentor and many friends I’ve grow to know through Mom Masterminds. Kelly McCausey has been a huge inspiration and motivation to me in my own online business over the last five years.

Mom Masterminds is so much more than just another membership site and we proved that this weekend by having an awesome get-together called a MMWeetup. There were I believe 14 of us all together and it was really such an easy transition from chit chatting online to meeting up in person.

Here’s a shot of the whole group:

I would definitely encourage you to step out there, meet online friends, meet new people and start growing your network… you never know where it will lead!