Meeting/Event Information

Marketer Talk: A/E/C Networking: How to Work the Room

October 21, 2026
7:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Joeris Training Lab
823 Arion Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78216

 

How to Work the Room teaches attendees how to turn event attendance into real relationship capital, from the moment they choose which events to attend through the moment they follow up weeks later. Chris Carruth and Corey Magin of CM Consulting cover how to pick the right events based on clear objectives, target clients, and desired outcomes, then how to maximize time in the room through relationship building, internal handoffs, and market intel. The session closes with three ways to keep those relationships alive after the event ends: relationship transfers, value add follow ups, and non business transactional touchpoints.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to identify the right events to attend by defining clear objectives, the target clients who will be there, and the outcomes worth pursuing before committing time to an event.
  • Build a framework for maximizing networking time once at an event, including associative relationship building (where a connection may create more value for someone else on your team than for you directly), identifying which internal team member a relationship should transfer to, and gathering market intel worth sharing internally.
  • Learn three specific ways to continue a relationship after an event ends: relationship transfers, value add follow ups, and non business transactional outreach.

 

     
 
Chris Carruth, Founder and Managing Partner | CM Consulting

Chris Carruth is Founder and Managing Partner of CM Consulting, a boutique A/E/C consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and strategic planning services. With more than 40 years of experience in the A/E/C industry and over $3 billion in construction project sales, he most recently served as Strategic Development Officer for a firm he scaled from $150M to $500M in revenue during his tenure. A graduate of the University of Houston with a B.S. in Construction Management, Chris is also active in several professional organizations. A 20-year member and Past President of the SMPS San Antonio Chapter, he is known for his energy, strategic insight, and ability to build lasting industry relationships.

     
 
Corey Magin, Partner | CM Consulting

Corey Magin is a Partner at CM Consulting, where he leads marketing and business development strategy for A/E/C firms navigating growth and market shifts. With over a decade of experience across commercial and residential construction, accounting, and other industries, he has led rebranding initiatives, website launches, CRM development, and marketing campaigns that align directly with business development goals. A graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BBA in Marketing, Corey is a past member of the SMPS San Antonio Chapter and is known for helping firms clarify their message, strengthen their presence, and create momentum for long-term growth.

     

 

CPSM Domains Covered [1 ceu]

Domain 3: Client and Business Development

 

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