In this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue, I sat down with Micheal Melcher, the author of Your Invisible Network: How to Create, Maintain, and Leverage the Relationships That Will Transform Your Career. This book is jam-packed with so much value and I know you will love it. In this episode, Michael and I dive into what your “invisible network” is and why and how you can learn network and relationship skills that could change your career trajectory. 

Topics We Cover in This Episode: 

• Why your relationships are actually a form of wealth that you get to control
• What your invisible network is and why you need to have one
• Pushing past discomfort in order to grow and push into new levels of success
• The six rules of relationships and why they matter
• The influence your network has on the decisions you make 
• The demystification of relationships
• The mutually beneficial nature of great relationships
• How to completely differentiate yourself from others when you’re building relationships or working with clients
• Strategies for creating a relationship portfolio 
• The role of vulnerability in relationship building and why it doesn’t impact your credibility
• The ratios you need to keep in mind when reaching out to your network

I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Michael! As he said, relationships are a form of wealth that you can control, and you can grow your wealth of relationships with these tips that Michael shared today. 

If you want to learn more about Michael, make sure to check out his book. You can also visit his website resource page, get the 7 Types of Relationships download, and use it to reach out to your weak ties today. 

Resources Mentioned:

Get a copy of Michael’s book: https://michaelmelcher.com/yourinvisiblenetwork/

Check out Michael’s resources https://michaelmelcher.com/resources/