Overview

On this episode of Build Your Network, you’ll hear top networking tips from three high-profile guests – Chris Guillebeau, Ryan Stewman, and Michael O’Neal.

Topics Discussed:

• Tip 1: Chris Guillebeau – @193countries
  • Tell us about a time when a connection led to a moment of success.
    • Last year he was thinking of creating a podcast.
    • He met someone who was starting a project and could help with the technical aspect.
  • Why do you think that so many people fail to network?
    • People are afraid, intimidated, and scared.
    • He realized that there are lots of people out there who are interested, you just have to find them.
  • How can we give more value than we ask for?
    • Ask questions and show that you’re interested.
    • There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, there’s just a right or wrong way to do it.
  • What advice do you have for introverts?
    • Make sure you have some space for yourself after or during an event.
    • Understand that as you begin to enter a new world, most people are for you, not against you.
• Tip 2: Ryan Stewman – @hardcorecloser
  • Tell us about a time when a connection led to a moment of success.
  • He invited some friends to a stand-up show and his friends connected him to someone else who he may end up doing business with.
  • Getting out there has allowed him the opportunity to meet a lot of cool people.
• Tip 3: Michael O’Neal – @solohour
  • How much of your networking have you attributed to podcasting?
    • All of it, it gives him a reason to get out to events.
  • 7 Things That Can Help You Network Better at Conferences.
    • 1 – Walk into every conference with two pressing questions about your business.
    • 2 – Come up with your six-word intro.
    • 3 – Get an intro buddy.
    • 4 – Use the FORM method: Family, Occupation, Recreation, Motivation.
    • 5 – Magic happens at the bar.
    • 6 – Body Language
    • 7 – Schedule a calendar even 4-5 days after the actual event to follow-up.

Tweetable Quotes:

• There are lots of people out there who are interested in what you have to offer, you just have to find them.
• Getting out there has allowed him the opportunity to meet a lot of cool people.
• The fortune’s in the follow-up.

Resources Mentioned:

Buildyournetwork.co – Podcast website

BYN.media/fb – Facebook Group

conferencetopia.com