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Here’s How to Grow an Authentic Business Network
Networking Is as Important as Your Product
Nic Haralambous is an obsessive entrepreneur and keynote speaker. You can book him for your next conference, sign up for his newsletter or follow him on Twitter.
Cash is often the most sought after type of capital in startup land. Real, authentic networking is a severely underestimated skill for founders and entrepreneurs to cultivate. One of the most undervalued resources for a startup founder is social capital. The wider and deeper your network is, the simpler you will find fundraising, hiring, and business development.
It’s easy to act like you’re the shit. It’s easy to treat other people as stepping stones towards your summit of success. It’s very difficult to build a real network of people who believe in you and are willing to assist you, no questions asked. This is a key point; building a network of people isn’t that hard. Building an authentic network of value people who can actually help you reach your lofty goals, now that’s a talent.
Here are a few tips to help you build an authentic network of people around you:
1. BE PATIENT
Building a real network of people takes time.
