Building The Village Podcast Building the Village Podcast | Ep. 35 | "Stop Networking. Start Connecting."
Jun 25, 2024
A dive into the difference between transactional networking and building real connections. Short, practical strategies for shifting from surface-level interactions to trust-filled relationships. Tips on finding common ground, showing genuine interest, and investing time to nurture lasting bonds. Highlights pitfalls of networking and the long-term perks of authentic connection.
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Networking Is Transactional While Connections Are Relational
- Networking is primarily transactional and focused on expanding contacts or finding leads.
- Brandon W. Jones contrasts this with connection building, which centers on mutual respect, trust, and shared values that produce deeper relationships.
Prioritize Few Deep Follow Ups Over Many Surface Contacts
- Stop treating events as chances to collect many business cards and instead identify the one or two people you genuinely connected with.
- Prioritize follow-up with those few individuals who had in-depth conversations rather than trying to maintain superficial ties with dozens.
Traditional Networking Often Feels Shallow And Exploitative
- Traditional networking often produces superficial interactions, poor follow-up, and relationships that dissolve after transactions.
- That model leaves people feeling used when contacts vanish once their immediate need is met.
