Ashleigh and Kasey offer their expertise on how to grow your network among your peers because that’s how this podcast came to be, and it’s what makes life and work a whole lot more fun.

Show Notes

Why

-Growing a network of strong relationships is beneficial for both your professional and personal life.

-It was Kasey’s network of people whom she met through sales events and LinkedIn that got her through the attack this summer. And it was Ashleigh’s network that helped her through various lay-offs.

Who

-Be willing to cast a wide net, but be sure that there is an actual connection or mutual interest.

-Become friends with anyone that strikes you as interesting. We often, women particularly, feel that there must be a specific reason to reach out, but there doesn’t.

How

-It can be anything from mentioning how interesting you think their profile is to the fact that you work in similar positions at competing companies. Even simply stating that you’re trying to build your network of sales professionals works. Just stay clear of generic messages and try to personalize it.

-Remember that if you’re connecting with someone that seems super busy, don’t take it personally if they don’t respond the first time you send a message. It’s okay to send another.

-This doesn’t just apply to LinkedIn, but to Discord, Slack, Twitter, Instagram, really any messaging or social site.

What Next?

-Don’t be afraid of complimenting them or being effusive first.

-Utilize the first rule of improv, “yes, and….” If someone asks you for a favor, say you can do it, and tack on something else that might help them out.

-Engage and amplify their content.

-Ask them what they’re excited about and if they need help with anything relating to that.

-Be open to referring people to them as well as them to other people.

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