Rant: I used to think a big network meant just collecting business cards at events, but after my first startup failed in 2022, I realized I needed to actually help people first.

Now I spend 30 minutes each morning just checking in with two contacts from my CRM to see what they're working on, which has led to three solid referrals this quarter alone.

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nancy82421d ago

My old boss used to say networking was a numbers game. I had a spreadsheet with hundreds of names and it felt pointless. Seeing your post made it click for me. Taking five minutes to ask about someone's project last week got me a lead I never would have found otherwise. It really is about the follow-up.

hollyramirez21d ago

Yeah, that "numbers game" advice always felt off to me too, @nancy824. It's the real talk after the first hello that actually builds something.