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Build and maintain a world-class professional network through consistent relationship nurturing

Anyone wanting to build strong professional relationships and stay connected to their network

Ongoing daily/weekly practice

What Success Looks Like

People proactively share opportunities with you, remember important details about your projects, and maintain warm relationships over years

Steps to Execute

1

Check in with contacts 2-3 times per week via text

2

Remember specific details about their projects and goals

3

Follow up on commitments and deadlines they mentioned

4

Send relevant links, articles, or connections when you see them

5

Connect people to each other when you see mutual benefit

6

Be consistently supportive and helpful without expecting immediate returns

Checklist

Maintain contact frequency of 2-3x per week minimum
Remember and follow up on specific project details
Send value-added content regularly
Make introductions between contacts when relevant
Respond positively even when contacts don't respond immediately

Inputs Needed

  • Contact management system
  • Regular time blocks for outreach
  • Genuine interest in others' success

Outputs

  • Strong professional network
  • Deal flow and opportunities
  • Mutual support system

Example

“Text a contact asking how their business acquisition closed on the date they mentioned months ago, then send relevant industry article when they respond positively”