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My First Million

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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 months

What Success Looks Like

Strong network of people who proactively help you and consider you a valuable connection

Steps to Execute

1

Find interesting people through social media or referrals

2

Reach out with genuine compliments on their work

3

Have no-agenda conversations to learn about their challenges

4

Consistently send helpful resources, connections, or insights

5

Make valuable introductions between contacts

6

Focus on their interests rather than promoting yourself

Checklist

Identified interesting people to connect with
Genuine interest in others' work and challenges
System for tracking helpful things to share
Time blocked for relationship maintenance
Database of contacts and their interests/needs

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”