The Insider's Lounge
The Insider's Lounge
The Art of Networking: How to Build Real Connections in a Superficial World
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, host Chad McArthur explores the true art of networking and how to build real, lasting connections in an often superficial world. Inspired by his guest Mads Davidsen, who shared the guiding principle, “Do Everything, Expect Nothing,” Chad discusses why networking is one of our greatest assets and dives into a thoughtful approach for building meaningful relationships.
Drawing from his own life experiences and insights from Shaan Puri’s My First Million podcast, including Puri’s “Noah’s Ark” networking framework, Chad covers both the "why" and "how" of effective networking. He shares practical insights, such as his unique “one favor rule,” his garden metaphor for nurturing relationships, and lessons learned from his own journey of turning casual contacts into genuine connections.
This episode of The Insider’s Lounge offers a refreshing look at networking as an authentic, value-driven process, with tips on how to approach connections that go beyond surface-level interactions.
Check out the My First Million episode that inspired some of these ideas here: https://www.mfmpod.com/the-5-part-process-to-networking-effectively-from-the-archive/
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Network Is Your Net Worth
05:45 Renewable Resource - A Gift That Keeps On Giving
08:22 No Barrier To Entry
11:02 Flood Is Coming: Build It Before You Need It
14:09 Keep It Kosher: Use But Don’t Abuse
17:28 Two Of Everything: Network Within Your Network
21:34 Do The Work Yourself: Authentic, Personalized Connections
24:28 Build Relationships Like Dating: Take Time, Find Common Ground
26:39 Closing Thoughts
27:37 Outro
