“Diversify who you learn from” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)No matter how important you think that networking is, you’re probably underestimating the real value of it. It’s so valuable that you almost can not place enough importance on it. But the way that you network is incredibly important. There is a right way and a wrong way, and on today’s episode I’m telling you what the right way is so that you get the most out of this essential aspect of business.First of call, don’t worry about email, get phone numbers whenever you can, so that you can text with people. In 2017, texting is where the attention is, and so that is where you should be too.Listen to the rest of this episode to get all 7 steps to becoming a better business networker.“A certain minimum amount of extroversion will make you happier” - Tai Lopez(click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindIt’s not what you know, it’s who you knowA certain minimum amount of extroversion will make you happierIf you isolate yourself too much, you will not be as happy as you could beIf you want to make money, you’re going to have to network even if you’re an introvertDiversify who you learn fromAlways hire people who have skills that you can’t teachOrganisms that only learn through trial and error tend to die outAnyone who is hard to talk to is probably not worth talking toThink of yourself as a goldminer, going through life looking for the nuggets of truth you can find from anyoneThe 7-Steps to Better Business NetworkingRealize that you are underestimating the power of business networkingIf you are not good at networking, attach yourself to someone who is good at itGet phone numbers instead of emailsDon’t be crazy about follow upsFollow the reciprocation rule: Speak their language, respect the way that they communicate, and follow those general rulesLeave them hungry for more of you. Don’t be afraid to let them be the last person who texted youGo to places that are somewhat unexpected for who you are and what you do. Try to cross-pollinate. Focus less on what the event is, but more on how sharp the people areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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