Networking advice is usually either painfully obvious or way too vague, but this one gets refreshingly specific. Jay Schwedelson gets blunt about what it actually takes to build the right relationships before you need them, and why most people are playing the networking game way too passively. It feels less like polished career advice and more like the push you need when resumes, promotions, or outreach are going nowhere.ㅤBest Moments:(01:09) LinkedIn is a long game, and 15 intentional minutes a day can change a lot.(02:10) Want higher-level people to notice you? Comment thoughtfully on their posts for weeks before you hit connect.(04:15) Start lower in the org chart so senior people see you already know their team.(05:38) Stop going to business events just to hang out and decide in advance who you need to meet.(07:44) Ask for introductions because one warm intro can shift your business or your career.(10:12) Jay takes his first pickleball lesson and immediately decides the sport has way too many rules.ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, CallRail!CallRail is the AI-powered lead intelligence platform that helps marketers prove exactly what’s driving results. With CallRail, you can connect every call, text, chat, and form submission directly to the campaign that generated it so you finally know what’s working and where to double down.Plus, with built-in AI conversation intelligence, CallRail analyzes your customer conversations, captures leads 24/7, and gives you deeper insights into what your prospects actually care about.If you’re tired of guessing about your marketing ROI and want real data behind your campaigns, CallRail has you covered.Start a Free Trial Here: https://www.callrail.com/dothisㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson’s new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out April 21, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let’s kick cancer’s butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206

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