The AM Podcast - A Podcast for Asian American Men

The Power of Networking (Your network is your net worth, networking in a professional setting, what not to do when it comes to networking, & more) | Level Up

Mar 10, 2022

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Today we’re bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.

Today’s topic is all about the power of networking, why it matters, and how you can apply networking to different areas of your life.

What’s Networking?
Networking involves establishing and developing long-term relations of mutual benefit with people you meet in different places. So whether you are part of a sports league, attending a conference, or in the queue to order a morning coffee, you can make a lifetime connection.

Why is Networking important?
Business standpoint, the more connections you make, the more opportunities come at you. In addition, the more people you network with, the more you are exposed to different cultures, professions, and personalities, ultimately making a well-rounded person who can adapt to different social settings.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:00 - Intro

1:47 - It’s not what you know; it’s who you know

3:00 - Leo talks about how he used networking early in his career in Finance

6:00 - How the word “networking” can come off in a negative way

7:00 - Mike and Leo talk about how networking led to their friendship and working on different projects together

8:00 - Leo breaks down his step-by-step how-to on Networking

8:25 - How to network in a professional setting

9:29 - Networking outside of work

12:30 - What to do when things get awkward at a networking event?

15:30 - How to tell someone who wants to network with you to use you

17:40 - How to network if you’re unestablished