How to be a Global Citizen and Network with the highest people in society with Michael Trainer
Feb 9, 2021
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Michael Trainer, renowned for hosting events with Jay Z and the Dalai Lama, shares insights on networking with top societal figures. Topics include using 'anchor' positioning to attract influential guests, building a powerful network, and creating smooth invites. Learn how to connect with high-level individuals and add value to your social events in cost-effective ways.
Embrace global citizenship by valuing education and travel to understand diverse cultures.
Implement 'anchor' positioning technique to attract influential figures and create impactful projects.
Host curated gatherings to build a powerful network of high-level individuals for personal and professional growth.
Differentiate networking by offering unique experiences to high-profile individuals to foster genuine connections.
Deep dives
Formation of Global Citizen and Influences from Travel
Michael Trainer, a guest on the podcast, discusses how his childhood experiences of valuing education and travel shaped his worldview. Traveling extensively at a young age instilled in him the value of global citizenship and understanding different cultures. Living in Sri Lanka for two years exposed him to exposure therapy, facing fears, and cultural immersion, leading to a profound worldview shift. This transformative period sparked interest in shamanism, communal health practices, and rare Ayurvedic teachings, impacting his future endeavors such as founding Global Citizen.
Creation of Global Citizen Movement and Narrative Shift
The podcast delves into the inception of Global Citizen as a movement against extreme poverty, aiming to inspire hope and action instead of guilt-driven donation requests. Trainer and his team crafted a narrative focusing on impactful storytelling through music festivals, deviating from traditional poverty porn portrayals. By leveraging music's universal language and social action gamification, Global Citizen garnered mass participation and raised significant funds without directly asking for monetary donations.
Logistical Challenges and Strategic Partnerships in Event Planning
Navigating the logistics of organizing the Global Citizen festival in Central Park highlighted challenges such as securing headliner artists like Neil Young and Foo Fighters. Building credibility with philanthropic entities like the Gates Foundation and music event organizers like Golden Voice facilitated artist collaborations. Overcoming obstacles like scheduling conflicts and equipment logistics showcased the innovative problem-solving and partnership strategies employed to execute a successful large-scale event.
Community Building and Value Exchange in Networking
The discussion extends to the power of community building through shared experiences like dinner parties and networking events. Hosting curated gatherings offers a platform for meaningful connections, fostering collaboration and relationship-building. By providing value to attendees, whether through unique themes, diverse discussions, or mutual learning opportunities, individuals can cultivate a supportive network that promotes personal growth and professional development.
Creating a Platform for Success
Building a platform to attract and surround oneself with individuals embodying the desired virtues and values is crucial for personal growth. By consciously elevating one's circle to include people thinking on a higher level, individuals can create a catalyst for progress. Examples like influencer dinners emphasize the importance of hosting events where successful and influential individuals gather, leading to organic, high-caliber connections.
Unique Experiences for Relationship Building
Engaging in unique experiences and adding value in relationships can significantly impact networking outcomes. Offering distinctive experiences to high-level individuals, like inviting them to unconventional events, can set one apart from others. Utilizing personal interests and creating memorable moments, such as exclusive events beyond standard networking functions, can foster genuine connections and authentic relationships.
Strategic Approaches to Relationship Building
Strategic relationship-building involves identifying credibility builders and finding ways to add value. Targeting anchors that align with the interests of high-profile individuals can increase acceptance of invitations. By demonstrating commitment, offering unique value propositions, and initiating contacts through various methods like Skype or email, individuals can establish meaningful connections and open doors to future collaborations.
I hope you're all fired up... because my guest today is one of the most networked men in the world!
Michael Trainer has thrown a music festival with Jay Z, and even done a podcast with the Dalai Lama himself. He has this unique ability to reach the highest level people on the planet and get them to come hang out with him and do impactful projects (one of which has raised $20 billion to help causes on the planet.)
I'm pumped to have him on today's show. So sit back, turn your phone off, get ready to take some notes. This episode is gonna light you up.
Here, you’ll discover:
The time Michael managed to get jumped by a ruthless spanish gang in his very first travel experience (2:31)
How to leverage the ‘anchor’ positioning technique to lure the heaviest hitters in ANY industry to attend and promote your social events (Michael has executed this strategy to perfection in order to cheaply mingle with the likes of Ryan Holiday, Maria Sharapova, Bill Gates and many others!) Who will you use it with? Find it here (11:09)
How to Build A Powerful And Responsive Network That Reaches Even The Highest Level People In Society | Michael Trainer
PLUS - Here’s how you can pull off smooth invites to your social events the ‘non-pressure way’ and easily create a platform of high level people that add tremendous amounts of value to your life (even if you’re on a tight budget and are relatively unknown in your niche!) (34:08)
See more of Michael’s work at: @michaeltrainer
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