How to connect with anyone in the world | Steve Sims | The 2%

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Nov 12, 2021

Steve Sims, Founder & CEO of Bluefish, and author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, discusses networking with successful people, taking action, growing your network, and offering value in conversations. They also talk about organizing luxury events, arranging a wedding with the Pope, hosting entrepreneur events, and embracing authenticity.

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ANECDOTE

From Bouncer to Billionaire Whisperer

Steve Sims's unconventional path to success began with a fictional resume that landed him a stockbroker apprenticeship in Hong Kong.
After being fired, he transitioned from nightclub bouncer to throwing exclusive parties for the wealthy, eventually creating a luxury concierge business.

INSIGHT

Mindset Over Money

Sims's motivation wasn't solely financial gain; he sought access to successful mindsets.
By surrounding himself with affluent individuals, he aimed to learn their strategies and shift his own perspective.

ADVICE

Exceed Expectations

Don't just fulfill client requests; transform them into unforgettable experiences.
Go above and beyond expectations to create a memorable impact.

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Do you want to create the life you’ve always dreamed of? Join Steve Sims (Founder & CEO of Bluefish, and author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen) and Eric Partaker as they discuss what it takes to network with some of the world's most successful people. Take away tips and insights into how you yourself can join the path to achieving your goals.

KEY POINTS

Action = Reward - You don’t get slim by buying a diet book, you get slim by actioning that book. If you want a big bank account, you’ve got to have a successful mindset. Professionals know that action creates feeling. Amateurs believe feeling creates action. Be the professional of your life and take action today.

Your Net Worth Is Your Network - Grow your network. Talk to as many people as possible in the position that you want to be in. Find out how they reached the position they are in today.

Begin With Research - Connections aren’t made by chance. If you want to get a conversation going with someone, research them, find out about them, their interests, their work and discover how you could benefit them.

You Don’t Know Me - Limit the confusion at the beginning of networking conversations. Begin the conversation with anybody you don’t know by putting them at ease and letting them know that they don't know you. Instantly they will feel more at ease rather than desperately trying to remember where they might know you from.

What Value Are You Offering? - When going into a conversation with someone, there needs to be a beneficial point to them. Approach every networking conversation with a solution, give them something of value that will benefit them, before you discuss your needs.

Focus On The Client - Stop looking at how good your website is, or how eloquent you are. Focus on the client. Discover the problems that they need solving and solve it for them.

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