The Startup of You Podcast

Networking Is About Helping

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Jul 14, 2022
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INSIGHT

Networking Is Human

  • Networking is a human activity focused on connecting with people and building alliances.
  • It's about mutual benefit and long-term relationships, not short-term transactions.
ADVICE

Avoid Slimy Networking

  • Avoid the "slimy cocktail party" approach to networking.
  • Focus on building genuine relationships, not just collecting contacts.
ANECDOTE

Overusing Carnegie

  • Reid Hoffman recounts a humorous story about someone overusing advice from Dale Carnegie's book.
  • The person repeatedly used Reid's first name, trying to force a connection.
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