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Apr 2021
11m 58s

102: How To Build Your Network in 2021

Greg Rice
About this episode

“Your network is your net worth.” 

We have heard this advice for quite some time now, but many of you probably still wonder how to network the right way. If you’re one of those people, this episode will bring a ton of value to you. In this solo episode, I shared 3 actionable steps you can take now to build and grow your network in 2021 at a time when we still cannot meet personally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The first step is learning the fundamentals of networking, which includes understanding your current network better. The second step is networking in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an adjustment that we need to make because we are only allowed to meet virtually. How can we leverage these virtual meetups? The last step is about growing your network because networking doesn’t stop with merely talking to the other person. 

Let’s listen to this episode and build your network in 2021! 


In this Episode:

[00:01 - 02:00] Opening Segment

  • I introduce our topic for today
  • What is the story of Paul Revere and William Dawes?


[02:01 - 11:06] Build Your Network in 2021 

  • What do Freau, Picasso, and Galileo have in common?
  • Learn the networking fundamentals 
  • Understand your network with these 3 columns 
  • Shared purposes and similar activities can grow your network 
  • You can successfully network during COVID-19 with these tips 
  • Learn the Dollar 80 Strategy
  • Building a network is not enough
  • You have to grow your network too


[11:07 - 11:58] Closing Segment1

  • Boost your EQ by 10% and your sales by 20%!
  • Free e-course link below
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes:

“Over time, I wanna look for opportunities to add value.” - Greg Rice

“You can’t just reach out to somebody you haven’t spoken to in 3 years and start asking them for stuff.” - Greg Rice



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