How many people have you actively networked with lately—and why does it matter? In this episode, I answer a question on a very common topic: Networking.

And the question is: How do you successfully network?

I break down networking as a skill you can train, not a personality trait you either have or don't. We reset what networking actually is, why it's critical early in your career, and how to approach it without awkwardness or transactional pressure. I share a simple, repeatable playbook you can start using immediately.

• Build relationships before you need them
• Use curiosity, not asks, to open conversations
• Run better coffee chats with clear intent
• Leave something valuable behind every time
• Follow up without being performative

Networking compounds when done consistently. Start small, get your reps in, and let relationships do the long-term work.

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