Comments on: Here Are My Top Tips For Building An Influential Network

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:38:32 +0000

Can meeting the right person propel your career? Yes!

I believe being associated with someone established can raise your reputation simply by proximity. In music for example, many times you will learn about a new artist because they are featured in a more popular artist’s song.

Also, you can easily learn from these people and follow the same steps they took to achieve success.

Me? I would like to be known as a man who creates awesome media and art. Its hard to simplify since I do so much, but at the end of the day I just want to have a reputation like Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlene.

By: Cathleen

Cathleen — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:46:53 +0000

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By: CrisisMaven

CrisisMaven — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:14:20 +0000

When introducing and generally when talking, use “you” more than “I”. Use their name every so often. Greet them first if you have a chance. Tell them about news they might not know but could be interested in (and don’t overdo it to the point of appearing servile or boring). Then make it short and have them want to talk to you more than they feel you want to talk to them. Studies have shown people prefer others whom they see more often over those they see less often. Bosses promote those that go to lunch with them rather than saying “’I’ll follow in a minute, let me just finish this eMail”. Finish the eMail later (unless it’s urgent), meet people regularly but not for too long each time. Ten times ten minutes is about five times more powerful than one time a hundred minutes.

By: Phillip Christenson

Phillip Christenson — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:46:48 +0000

Everyone should watch this video. As a tax accountant I often receive introductions to people who are either looking for free tax advice or looking to network. By network I mean they are just looking for referrals. I perceive no value from them because I receive a generic introduction like “hey we should meet up to see how we can help each other”. We are all busy so I don’t know why people want to waste an hour getting coffee with no real agenda.

By: Joe Girard

Joe Girard — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:52:09 +0000

Hey Derek, I love your posts and you are killing it lately, brother! We are speaking the same language and you keep throwing absolute GOLD at your audience. I write a lot about personal branding, networking, and connecting myself. I gave you a shout out today on my blog as someone I admire doing awesome things along with Marie Forleo and Lewis Howes. I love the work you are doing with Marie and it keeps me super motivated. But we all have to remember that you had to start somewhere and I can only imagine all the struggles you went through to build your brand. Would love to connect some time!

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 04:57:21 +0000

I know for a fact that connecting with people and building those relationships can propel you forward because I’ve seen it first hand. I had the pleasure of meeting the author of “Never Eat Alone” and “Who’s Got Your Back”, Keith Ferrazi because my father-in-law is good friends with him. (there’s the power of connection right there 🙂 ). After getting turned on to the idea of connecting with people for connection sake and not going at it just to see what I could get out of it, a whole new way of thinking opened up to me. I just wish a whole lot of other people would catch on. I hate it when I try to connect with someone and ask them if they’d like to meet up sometime and they act all stand-offish. I know it’s a product of others approaching them selfishly in the past, but dude, I just want to get to know you, not dig my hand into you pocket and take your wallet. Haha. When all is said and done, I would like to be known for being great at connecting with people and connecting those people to others in a way that leaves them all better for knowing me. I think that there is no greater way to influence the world for the better than to cultivate great relationships.

By: Shaleen Sharma

Shaleen Sharma — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:21:15 +0000

Well thank you Derek. Keep the good stuff coming. P.S I didn’t follow your advise on the niche issue 🙂

By: Johan

Johan — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 07:16:10 +0000

I truly believe that a person, often older and more experienced than you, can give you advice that will help you grow quicker. He/she has probably gone through the same things you are going through right now and can (because most people make mistakes and learn from them) give you guidance how to avoid doing the same errors he/she did. It’s okay do do errors (see) but if you can help it by asking someone for advice it’s even better. To do that will save you some time. Believe it was Stephen R Covey who wrote something like… sharpen your axe before you start cutting down your tree.

Right now I want to become known for helping people finding these persons that can help them grow.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 01:12:52 +0000

Derek, You are adorable.
Hi, I’m Maggie. And I teach people how to get rid of toxins and gain more energy.

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:53:25 +0000

I’m Jessica, and I’d like to be known as the business trainer who can help new entrepreneurs plan and launch their retail, online or service-based business in 12 weeks or less.