Network Like You Mean It.

Networking often has a connotation as a dirty word but having strong relationships bring value not into our own lives but also the lives of the people we are trying to connect with. A better way to look at networking is connecting & adding value in a way thats beneficial for both parties.

To think you can do everything on your own is to not know your weaknesses and holes in your knowledge or skillset. Partnerships, collaborations, & mentorship can help bridge the gap between you and what you want from a business sense, health sense, habits sense, and relationships sense.

Here are some tips to build your connections through breadth and depth:

1) Focus on the other person, how you can service them, & add value: You can use your skills to help them whether that’s advice on a field you know a lot about or help with their marketing strategy.

2) Go to & mingle in the places where they spend time: Put yourself in a position where there is a higher likelihood you will be able to meet the people you want to connect with by going where they are.

3) Attend events with likeminded people: Take part in programs, events, lectures, launches etc. where you will be around people working on similar ideas and wanting to connect while on their interesting journey.

4) Follow up and stay in touch with people you want in your circle: The work is not done when you introduce yourself and receive contact information. Go the extra mile & message them with a personal message about what they mean to you, a sincere complement, and/or asking how you can be of service given their current needs and projects.

5) Allow for the other person to express themselves & ask questions pertaining to who they are as an individual, their likes and dislikes, etc.: Don’t dictate the conversation and make it about your needs. Let the other person speak about the topics that interest them and learn along the way. This allows for infinite returns for you by leaving the doors open for new insights and knowledge you weren’t even aware of previously.