How to Be Awesome at Your Job

928: The Introvert’s Powerful Approach to Networking with Matthew Pollard

Jan 15, 2024

Matthew Pollard, 'The Rapid Growth Guy,' shares networking tips for introverts including the best way to answer 'What do you do?', the importance of building momentum partners and champion relationships, and the power of strategic networking events. He also explores introversion, strategies for success, and the power of introverts in the workplace.

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Matthew Pollard

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Quick takeaways

Articulating your value is crucial in networking and career success.

Building meaningful relationships with momentum partners and champions can lead to valuable referrals and career advancement.

Deep dives

Introverts Can Succeed in Sales and Networking

Introverts have unique talents and qualities that make them excellent salespeople, networkers, public speakers, and leaders. They have the ability to provide value to a specific demographic that they are passionate about. People often underestimate introverts and believe they cannot succeed in sales or networking, but this is not true. Many successful individuals in these fields, such as David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, Zig Ziglar, and Ivan Meisner, are introverts. Matthew Pollard, also known as the rapid growth guy, helps introverts unleash their potential through his books, programs, and podcasts. He believes that introverts can achieve rapid growth in their careers and businesses by getting their messaging right, focusing on their unique talents, and finding their niche.

Introduction

3min

Articulating Value in Networking

21min

The Power of Networking for Introverts

6min

Understanding Introversion and Strategies for Success

2min

The Power of Introverts

2min

Matthew Pollard shares networking wisdom that anyone, particularly introverts, can use for great benefit.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The best way to answer “What do you do?”

2) The two relationships that will transform your network

3) The simple trick to get people interested in your expertise

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— ABOUT MATTHEW —

Matthew Pollard, known as "The Rapid Growth Guy," works with businesses around the world, from startups to Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Capital One. Responsible for launching five zero-to-million-dollar businesses, he also founded Austin's Small Business Festival, which is now a nationwide event. A native of Australia, he splits his time between North Carolina and Texas.

• Book: The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections

• Podcast: Better Business Coach

• Podcast: The Introvert’s Edge

• The Rapid Growth Formula Template: MatthewPollard.com/growth

• Website: MatthewPollard.com

• Website: TheIntrovertsEdgeToNetworking.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

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