Ready to transform the way you think about networking, success, and influence? In this revealing preview from Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy to unpack why your dormant and weak ties—not your closest friends—are often the real engine behind career breakthroughs and life-changing opportunities. Jon shares the story of hitting rock bottom—overweight, broke, and underemployed—then dedicating a year to reverse-engineering how highly influential people choose who they let into their inner circle, ultimately developing a model that helped him build profound, high-impact relationships. He breaks down the social pressures top performers face, why “Can I pick your brain over coffee?” is the fastest way to get ignored, and how most people never implement the advice they beg for—making it surprisingly easy to stand out if you simply execute. You’ll also hear a candid riff on why successful people are often far more generous than their reputation suggests, how to signal that you respect their time, and why consuming someone’s books, talks, or podcasts before reaching out is the new bare minimum. If you’ve ever wondered how to genuinely connect with industry leaders, become part of a real brain trust, and stop wasting your shots at building relationships that matter, hit play on this preview and get a front-row seat to Jon’s science-backed approach to building a powerful network.
Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RUrACCORfA

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