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May 1, 2018

 

Relationships, Networking, Friends, Success, Business

 

Summary

 

When it comes to networking, is there both a micro and a macro aspect of it? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, David Burkus joins us with a whole new perspective on what we think of networking and, yes, how you can take your network to a very macro level. That and more on today's show.

 

Bob's Thought of the Day

 

We’ll explore:

 

  • What networking is, and how it can help you build solid relationships.
  • What networking is NOT.
  • Several practical ways to do networking correctly.

 

Interview with David Burkus

 

You’ll discover:

 

  • The importance of understanding network structures.
  • Why your online network should not be a replacement for your in-person network.
  • The concept of “strength in weak ties” and how it impacts you.
  • An example of how a dormant tie led to great success for the MMA's Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White.
  • Why we need to reach out to our weak ties before we need them.
  • Why climbing the corporate ladder may not be the best pathway to success.
  • What superconnectors are, how to become one.
  • How Jordan Harbinger became a super-connector.
  • What David thinks of the advice, “Do not mix business and pleasure.”
  • The biggest value of your network.



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  • People who stand near the holes in a #social structure are at higher risk of having good ideas. @DavidBurkus #networking
  • We don't have a network; rather, we're embedded inside a massive #network that we must learn to navigate. @DavidBurkus
  • What is a super-connector, and how do you become on? @DavidBurkus reveals the answer on this episode. #networking

 

Interview Links

 

DavidBurkus.com

Follow David on Twitter

Connect with David on Facebook

Connect with David on LinkedIn

Friend of a Friend by David Burkus

Resources

 

Order The Go-Giver Influencer

Sell The Go-Giver Way Audio Program

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

The Go-Giver Leader

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com

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