Networking isn't one-way.
Create value and turn contacts into core relationships.
Here are 6 strategies to create value:
Create value and turn contacts into core relationships.
Here are 6 strategies to create value:
1. Introduce people
Introduce two people who would benefit from knowing each other.
- Coworkers
- Industry peers
- Friends who are working on similar projects
You'll automatically become known as a connector and someone who adds value to others.
Introduce two people who would benefit from knowing each other.
- Coworkers
- Industry peers
- Friends who are working on similar projects
You'll automatically become known as a connector and someone who adds value to others.
2. Share knowledge.
If someone is working on a project, send them something that could help.
- Articles
- Book suggestions
- Research
Follow up with them and see how they found the information.
If someone is working on a project, send them something that could help.
- Articles
- Book suggestions
- Research
Follow up with them and see how they found the information.
3. Share your personal stories and experiences.
Tell people more about yourself.
This can create an emotional connection with someone and make them remember you.
- Key moments in your life
- Interesting trips you’ve taken
- Biggest achievements
Tell people more about yourself.
This can create an emotional connection with someone and make them remember you.
- Key moments in your life
- Interesting trips you’ve taken
- Biggest achievements
4. Provide Relevant Help
People always need help with something.
Find out what that something is and help them with it.
- A company project
- Some code
- Image design
- Writing
This could lead to a long-term business partner or even a valuable friend.
People always need help with something.
Find out what that something is and help them with it.
- A company project
- Some code
- Image design
- Writing
This could lead to a long-term business partner or even a valuable friend.
5. Host an event
Bring people together.
- Invite people from different backgrounds
- Discuss new ideas
- Share stories
- Allow everyone to network
Creating an event encourages people to open up.
Host a successful event, and people will remember it (and you).
Bring people together.
- Invite people from different backgrounds
- Discuss new ideas
- Share stories
- Allow everyone to network
Creating an event encourages people to open up.
Host a successful event, and people will remember it (and you).
7. Provide Access
Provide people with access to things they wouldn’t normally have.
- Industry contacts
- Exclusive events or meetups
- Resources
- Tools
This automatically creates value in the relationship.
By following these strategies, you’ll create lasting relationships.
Provide people with access to things they wouldn’t normally have.
- Industry contacts
- Exclusive events or meetups
- Resources
- Tools
This automatically creates value in the relationship.
By following these strategies, you’ll create lasting relationships.
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