Category: Networking
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Networking 101: The most important person in the world
I’ve been alluding to a serious of articles centered around networking. I’ve gone from unknown to pretty well-connected in two years, and these articles will elaborate on my approach and mindset. Whenever something truly extemporaneous happens to me, I always take a moment to step back, analyze what happened, and mull over how I…
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A simple tip to make your email list a must read…
“I only read a few emails religiously – and yours is one of them.” That’s a great compliment. In the vast cacophony that is the Internets, someone is letting you know that you are one of a few that registers as a “must read.” Having people say “yours is a must read” is the exact…
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How 1000+ sausages made for great networking (and raised $10,000)
On June 25, 150 people convened in Toronto. Ostensibly there to contribute to charity and make a dent in the 1000+ sausages awaiting them, what unfolded was, to quote: “the most relaxing networking I have ever experienced.” Going into the Sausage Showdown, most people had no idea what to expect. Going out, most people had…
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How “networking” led to an amazing trip
I’ve been MIA for the past month plus as I was gallivanting around with my woman. Near the end of the trip, the latest issue of Entrepreneur Magazine came out, and in it was an article titled “Want to get better at networking? Think smaller.” This article stemmed from a pitch I made to the…
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A case study on leveraging your assets to get shit done
Last week, Forbes published an article titled Creative Ways For Micro Businesses To Give Back. The article detailed my recent forays into charity food offs and the impact they can make. And yes – a charity food off is exactly what it sounds like. My last one was the Chocolate Chip Cookie Off 2017, which…