Agency #94 - Why Your Network Is Your Most Valuable Business Asset| Taryn Williams
Oct 17, 2025
Taryn Williams, the founder and CEO of The Right Fit and Wink Models, is a trailblazer in connecting brands and talent. In this conversation, she dives into the art of networking, explaining how genuine relationships can unlock business opportunities. Taryn shares techniques like nurturing your network, the importance of diverse connections, and strategies to avoid echo chambers. She emphasizes the value of authenticity in building trust and how a strong network is invaluable in shaping reputation and success.
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Make Cold Outreach Specific
- When you cold outreach, make a specific, easy-to-say-yes ask grounded in the recipient's domain expertise.
- Show you've done research and present detailed, focused questions to make the person want to help.
Always Close The Loop
- Always close the loop after advice or introductions by reporting outcomes and next steps.
- Follow ups show respect, make mentors feel their time was well spent, and keep relationships alive.
Tend Your Network Like A Garden
- Think of networking like tending a garden: plant many seeds and nurture relationships over time.
- You cannot predict which connections will become critical, so cultivate broadly and consistently.