We often hear about the power of our network and the value it can bring, but how true really is this?

It doesn't matter which stage of your business journey you're at right now, your network can help you, whether you're in start-up phase, scale-up, or exit mode.

In this week's show, Nick talks to networking guru, and founder of Switch Events, Sid Vaidya, who explains the best ways to kick-start your business relationships, the importance of follow-up, why networking is a two-way street, and why your network really is your net worth in every stage of your business life.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Building the right types of connections is fundamental to the type of person you wish to become. With this in mind, the power of networking has never been more important. Your network shapes and defines your outcome.
• Networking is a skill-set that you must develop. A network is a conversation that provides value for each participant. It's not just about what you can get out of someone.
• Fine tune your introduction and how you present yourself to someone. Tailor your opening elevator pitch to the event or meeting that you're attending. Make yourself as relevant as possible in the least amount of time.
• Following up is a bespoke process. The most important thing is to secure the meeting. From then, we can ensure we're using a more preferred method of communication, but get that meeting set in stone and take it from there.

BEST MOMENTS

'I know how to build good communities and good connections. At the end of the day, that's what networking is'

'Show me your friends and I'll show you your future'

'Take it to the next level. Talk to them about what their story is. Understand what their passions are'

'Following up is your way to making sure that person remembers you'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Scale Up Your Business – scaleup.vip/podcast

Join the free Scale Up Your Business community: scaleup.vip/community

Take the Six Peaks of Value Creation Scorecard, to measure your current business performance and show you where to focus to get to where you want to be: https://scaleup.vip/sixpeaks

Switch Events Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/switchevents1/

Network With Sid - https://www.networkwithsid.com

Sid Vaidya LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidvee/

C3 Chat Show Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c3-chat-show/id1476899388

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.

His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally.

Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.

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