My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Build strong professional relationships through consistent value-add interactions rather than self-promotion
Entrepreneurs and professionals who want to build authentic networks
Ongoing daily practice with relationships developing over monthsWhat Success Looks Like
Strong network of people who proactively help you and consider you a valuable connection
Steps to Execute
Find interesting people through social media or referrals
Reach out with genuine compliments on their work
Have no-agenda conversations to learn about their challenges
Consistently send helpful resources, connections, or insights
Make valuable introductions between contacts
Focus on their interests rather than promoting yourself
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Time for relationship building activities
- Curiosity about others' work
- Access to interesting content and connections to share
- Consistent system for follow-up
Outputs
- Strong professional relationships
- Access to opportunities and information
- Reputation as a valuable connector
- Reciprocal help when needed
Example
“Instead of telling someone about your achievements, send them an article relevant to their industry challenge, introduce them to someone who can help, or share an insight about their competitor”
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FL01
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