Twitter is one of the best platforms to build a network.
Here's what most people get wrong (and strategies for success):
Here's what most people get wrong (and strategies for success):
Here's what you'll learn in this thread:
1. Networking within your limits
2. Consistency is everything
3. Having a value-add
4. Leverage what you have
5. Post networking strategies
Let's dive in ↓
1. Networking within your limits
2. Consistency is everything
3. Having a value-add
4. Leverage what you have
5. Post networking strategies
Let's dive in ↓
The best networking is not a result.
It's a byproduct.
I've spent the last 7 months improving these skills and actively spend time talking to top founders and entrepreneurs.
Here's what I've learned:
It's a byproduct.
I've spent the last 7 months improving these skills and actively spend time talking to top founders and entrepreneurs.
Here's what I've learned:
1/ Art of Networking
Networking isn't just about a follow back - it's about building a relationship.
If you aren't sending cold DMs then you aren't giving it your all.
All the top founders and entrepreneurs i know are still sending cold DMs.
It's another tool in your toolbox.
Networking isn't just about a follow back - it's about building a relationship.
If you aren't sending cold DMs then you aren't giving it your all.
All the top founders and entrepreneurs i know are still sending cold DMs.
It's another tool in your toolbox.
2/ Know your limits
Everyone wants to build a network with popular figures like @naval or @SahilBloom.
The reality is, you won't be able to.
Not just yet - anyways.
Here's what you should do instead:
Everyone wants to build a network with popular figures like @naval or @SahilBloom.
The reality is, you won't be able to.
Not just yet - anyways.
Here's what you should do instead:
@naval @SahilBloom 3/ Find Similar People
If you are a creator and produce content - it helps to find others like you.
Find people with similar:
• Audience size
• Content
• Goals
Reach out to them via a cold DM.
Chances are - these are the best people to network into an ecosystem with.
If you are a creator and produce content - it helps to find others like you.
Find people with similar:
• Audience size
• Content
• Goals
Reach out to them via a cold DM.
Chances are - these are the best people to network into an ecosystem with.
@naval @SahilBloom 4/ Repetitions
I like to think of networking as similar to working out.
It's a skill that is only developed over time.
Eventually you get used to lifting heavier weights and can perform any exercise.
But we all had to start somewhere.
I like to think of networking as similar to working out.
It's a skill that is only developed over time.
Eventually you get used to lifting heavier weights and can perform any exercise.
But we all had to start somewhere.
@naval @SahilBloom 5/ Building in Consistency
Most people want to be consistent, but find it difficult.
Why?
This is because they don't have in-built systems to get reps in without even trying.
Here's a system that I use:
Most people want to be consistent, but find it difficult.
Why?
This is because they don't have in-built systems to get reps in without even trying.
Here's a system that I use:
@naval @SahilBloom These are questions I ask myself (every Sunday night):
• Who do I want to reach out to (and why)?
• Who do I need to maintain my relationship with?
• How does this tie in with my weekly goals?
• When is the best time to schedule calls?
Systems are crucial for success.
• Who do I want to reach out to (and why)?
• Who do I need to maintain my relationship with?
• How does this tie in with my weekly goals?
• When is the best time to schedule calls?
Systems are crucial for success.
@naval @SahilBloom 6/ Bringing Value
First impressions matter so much in networking.
Don't rely on generosity to gain attention.
Most people won't respond unless there's incentive for them.
An example is something like a financial proposition.
But an incentive can be anything.
First impressions matter so much in networking.
Don't rely on generosity to gain attention.
Most people won't respond unless there's incentive for them.
An example is something like a financial proposition.
But an incentive can be anything.
@naval @SahilBloom 7/ Do your Research
Every single one of us has an invisible Twitter CV.
It includes your:
• Profile Picture
• Bio
• Content on your page
• Mutuals
Each category needs to be just as good as the last.
Every single one of us has an invisible Twitter CV.
It includes your:
• Profile Picture
• Bio
• Content on your page
• Mutuals
Each category needs to be just as good as the last.
@naval @SahilBloom Pin your most popular tweet.
Why?
Because it demonstrates that your content resonates with your audience.
It also gives your profile "substance".
Think of it as similar to an online personality.
Assume the pinned tweet will be read by 99% of your audience.
Why?
Because it demonstrates that your content resonates with your audience.
It also gives your profile "substance".
Think of it as similar to an online personality.
Assume the pinned tweet will be read by 99% of your audience.
@naval @SahilBloom 8/ Mutuals Matter (h/t @SahilBloom)
As part of your research for Person X.
Spend time looking into who they are following.
Identify if you can obtain mutuals.
It makes them more likely to look through your Twitter- if you share mutuals.
Make them curious to learn more.
As part of your research for Person X.
Spend time looking into who they are following.
Identify if you can obtain mutuals.
It makes them more likely to look through your Twitter- if you share mutuals.
Make them curious to learn more.
@naval @SahilBloom 9/ First Impressions
Don't spend all day crafting up a cold DM.
But you need to get it right.
What's worked for me in the past is using a combination of "flattery" and "curiosity".
Always try seeking direct feedback:
- In hindsight, how could I have best reached out to you?
Don't spend all day crafting up a cold DM.
But you need to get it right.
What's worked for me in the past is using a combination of "flattery" and "curiosity".
Always try seeking direct feedback:
- In hindsight, how could I have best reached out to you?
@naval @SahilBloom 10/ Post Networking
Forming a connection isn't the hardest part - keeping it, is.
You've gotten over the biggest barrier already.
An online relationship needs to be nurtured the same way as a human one.
Having a framework to maintain that connection will help, a lot.
Forming a connection isn't the hardest part - keeping it, is.
You've gotten over the biggest barrier already.
An online relationship needs to be nurtured the same way as a human one.
Having a framework to maintain that connection will help, a lot.
@naval @SahilBloom 11/ My Framework
On Sunday evening, I scan through my DMs to see who to reach out too.
A simple message such as "What are you working on?", works well.
I do this with 16 people every week.
I think of it as a great way for me to grab myself a coffee and catch up with friends.
On Sunday evening, I scan through my DMs to see who to reach out too.
A simple message such as "What are you working on?", works well.
I do this with 16 people every week.
I think of it as a great way for me to grab myself a coffee and catch up with friends.
@naval @SahilBloom 12/ Manage your Time
I like my mornings for creativity and writing.
My afternoons are for sport and hobbies with friends and family.
Evenings are for calls and reading.
The last 30 mins of my day - I respond to my DMs.
It's on to you to have a system you enjoy using!
I like my mornings for creativity and writing.
My afternoons are for sport and hobbies with friends and family.
Evenings are for calls and reading.
The last 30 mins of my day - I respond to my DMs.
It's on to you to have a system you enjoy using!
Well...that's it for today folks.
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