Most networking sucks. Networking events are miserable and almost entirely filled with salespeople all trying to find decision-makers (who themselves rarely attend). Networking advice is awful and feels transactional. Networking books and courses focus on the same tired advice that everybody uses and is no longer effective.
Simultaneously, it’s never been easier to connect with the most powerful decision-makers in your city, industry, or field of interest. Yet people are never taught how to do this! At best, they’re told, “go to this school or event, the network will be valuable,” without learning how to actually grow and use that network.
Luckily, I learned through trial-by-fire some of the best ways to connect with the right people. I shared them on the CareerMetis Podcast so you don’t have to waste away in awful networking events again.
Subscribe to the podcast here:
Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS
Hear more how you can upgrade your career in-person…
This interview was made possible through an introduction from Aaron Watson. I’m the closing speaker for Aaron’s January 27th event in Pittsburgh, PA – The Going Deep Summit. Use the code SLAYBACK to get a discount.