How Dame Natasha Walstra Turned Local Dames Connections Into a 984% ROI

A business card thrown at someone at the end of a 2-minute conversation doesn't build a client relationship, but a follow-up, along with a second conversation, does.  Showing up again, and again, until "we met once" becomes "we know, like, and trust each other," does.

Dames member Natasha Walstra, CEO of NearPoint Strategies, teaches this for a living. She helps entrepreneurs and executives build a relationship-driven LinkedIn presence that turns visibility into trust, and trust into revenue. So when we tell you her results inside The Dames came from showing up in person and following through online, believe her. She wrote the book on it, and she just lived it.

Ten months after joining, Natasha has landed roughly $23,500 in new client revenue and a 984% return on her membership. Here's how she did it, in her own words.

What solution were you looking for when you joined The Dames?

"I wanted to level up and be around other female founders who are crushing it. That kind of mentorship and guidance, but honestly also just proximity. They say you're the accumulation of the five people you surround yourself with, and I wanted those five to be badass, successful women.

I was also looking for local, in-person community. I was coming out of the baby bubble, and as an introvert I was pretty happy in that bubble, but I knew how much I needed real-life connection. The Mini FunFerence in Charleston happened to be coming up, so I decided to go all in. I went to the conference and joined the community at the same time.

It's become my monthly outing of the house and I really look forward to it."

What have you valued most so far?

"The in-person connection, hands down. I'll admit I've been pretty bad about taking advantage of the virtual events, and I've still made real friends here.

I also got to give a workshop at our chapter meeting last month, which was awesome — and I signed a client from it! The connection here feels different from any other online program I'm part of. It's more real."

Translation: she didn't even need the whole platform to see results. One chapter, one workshop, one room of women who showed up for her.

What's been the primary result of being a Dame?

"The connection, obviously. But also clients. I've brought in around $23,500 since joining ten months ago, which is a 984% return on my Dames membership and FunFerence investment!"

What do you feel you've done to achieve such a great ROI?

"The in-person events, and FunFerence! The in-person chapter meetings have built real word of mouth for me. I think between the Mini FunFerence and those meetings, I was able to start building real connections with members.

And then being active on LinkedIn and connecting with everyone I meet there. That's the piece that keeps the relationship going after the event ends."

Notice what's not in that answer: a pitch deck, a cold DM, a discount code. Just showing up as herself, then following up. That's the whole playbook — and it's the same one she sells to her own clients.

What would you say to other qualified, amazing women who may be interested in joining?

"It's a genuinely balanced group. These are women who talk openly about money and want to make good money, and who are also supportive and collaborative and actually care about each other.

There's a vibe of realness rather than performance. I feel like I can be 100% myself here, and that's what's expected of you. You'll find your people pretty easily."

Real Life, Then Real Follow-Through

Natasha's 984% ROI didn't come from a platform or a funnel. It came from a room in Charleston, SC, a workshop she raised her hand to give, and a habit of following up on LinkedIn instead of letting a good conversation evaporate. This is what long-term relationships that generate real referrals require.

That's the difference between networking and The Dames. One ends when the event does. The other keeps compounding for ten months and counting.

If your visibility isn't turning into trust, or revenue, go see what Natasha and her team at NearPoint Strategies can build for your LinkedIn presence: nearpointstrategies.com.

If you're a woman business owner at the 6-, 7-, or 8-figure level who's ready to trade business-card networking for relationships that actually compound, we'd love to meet you. Join us for a complimentary virtual Dames Connect Experience or a 1:1 conversation with our team.

Register here: The Dames Connect Experience