I’ve built a million-dollar network as an introvert, but it took me 10 years.
Use my framework to rapidly build your own high-value network:
Use my framework to rapidly build your own high-value network:
• Connect on social media
Cold contact at least 1-2 people a month.
Send a short DM that:
- shows interest in them
- provides a thoughtful response to their content
- shows enthusiasm for learning from them
Cold contact at least 1-2 people a month.
Send a short DM that:
- shows interest in them
- provides a thoughtful response to their content
- shows enthusiasm for learning from them
• Get warm intros
Only 9.1% of cold calls are successful.
And 84% of B2B sales come through warm introductions.
Warm intros help you clear the first hurdle.
Ask your current connections if they know someone who could help:
- learn a new skill
- fulfill a current need
Only 9.1% of cold calls are successful.
And 84% of B2B sales come through warm introductions.
Warm intros help you clear the first hurdle.
Ask your current connections if they know someone who could help:
- learn a new skill
- fulfill a current need
• Be a connector
Connectors are loved by all.
Listen to their problem and go out of your way to connect them with someone who can solve it.
Think of commonalities:
- interests
- industries
- experience
Connectors are loved by all.
Listen to their problem and go out of your way to connect them with someone who can solve it.
Think of commonalities:
- interests
- industries
- experience
• Meet someone new monthly
The fear of rejection is much worse than actual rejection.
The honest truth is most won’t turn you down.
Come prepared by:
- Doing your research
- Bringing a few questions
- Saying “thank you” afterward
The fear of rejection is much worse than actual rejection.
The honest truth is most won’t turn you down.
Come prepared by:
- Doing your research
- Bringing a few questions
- Saying “thank you” afterward
• Stay connected
Your current network needs attention too.
Either:
- reach out to 1-2 current connections per week
- capitalize on birthdays and anniversaries
A simple text message is often enough, but try lunch, coffee, or a zoom call when you want to go deeper.
Your current network needs attention too.
Either:
- reach out to 1-2 current connections per week
- capitalize on birthdays and anniversaries
A simple text message is often enough, but try lunch, coffee, or a zoom call when you want to go deeper.
• Ask about them
Asking more questions is linked to being viewed more favorably
Keep them talking about themselves by asking questions and follow-ups.
When you find a common interest, dig in and linger.
Asking more questions is linked to being viewed more favorably
Keep them talking about themselves by asking questions and follow-ups.
When you find a common interest, dig in and linger.
• Prepare questions to prompt conversation
Create a list of common questions and ask these across your network. You’ll find similarities, which makes connecting people easier.
Also, tailor questions to the person your meeting. Follow your interest.
Create a list of common questions and ask these across your network. You’ll find similarities, which makes connecting people easier.
Also, tailor questions to the person your meeting. Follow your interest.
• Know how to tell your story
The same things are always talked about:
- career
- family
- future plans
- hobbies
Think of 1-2 stories in each area and PRACTICE how you’ll tell them.
Then, end the story by asking "Do you have any similar stories?"
The same things are always talked about:
- career
- family
- future plans
- hobbies
Think of 1-2 stories in each area and PRACTICE how you’ll tell them.
Then, end the story by asking "Do you have any similar stories?"
• Join a group
Everyone expects to connect at a group, so be different:
Stop selling and start connecting, entertaining, and delivering value.
If an introvert, bring a friend to lighten the load on the first meeting.
Everyone expects to connect at a group, so be different:
Stop selling and start connecting, entertaining, and delivering value.
If an introvert, bring a friend to lighten the load on the first meeting.
Networking doesn't have to be hard.
Networking doesn't have to be a bad word.
- Bringing value
- Be a connector
- Build true friendships
Then, when you need something, make your ask and watch the army come running.
Networking doesn't have to be a bad word.
- Bringing value
- Be a connector
- Build true friendships
Then, when you need something, make your ask and watch the army come running.
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