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•  The No. 1 Thing That Will Catapult Your Networking & Career (That 98% Of You Won't Do) (J.T. O'Donnell)

• “After spending WAY OVER 10,000 hours networking and attending more than 1,000 events just in the past 10 years, I’ve come to realize that the true power of networking lies not in the quantity of connections, but in the quality of relationships we build…” (Joe Apfelbaum)

• How to build a one-person empire (in 90 days): The key: a multiplied leverage system. (Matt Gray)

• Power Networker: Austin Belcak

• Biz: Founder of Cultivated Culture

• Focus: “I teach people how to use unconventional strategies to land jobs they love in today's market (without “traditional” experience and without applying online).”

• Strategy: Develop a system that helps thousands of job seekers land offers at places like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Uber, Spotify, Deloitte, Accenture, Sequoia Capital, Tesla, SpaceX, ESPN, and The NFL.

• Primary Channels: LinkedIn (1.4M), Instagram (83k)

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Build YOUR Dream Team With Strategic Networking in 2025

You don't need a Larry Bird or a Michael Jordan to have a dream team. All you need is to focus on 4 key factors to build a connected team that lasts a lifetime.

I’ve been involved with networking for nearly 25 years. As many people know, I am a big believer in the power of networking.

Networking leads to connections.

Connections turn into relationships.

Relationships build powerful teams.

Powerful teams change the world.

Just this week, we saw the underdog Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team knock off the powerful Philadelphia Phillies to advance to the World Series.

How?

By building a powerful “connected team”.

The Arizona Diamondbacks manager stated it plainly:

Build Your Dream Team

The most successful business leaders in the world have done it. You can too.

Each of these world leaders didn’t work alone. They worked together on teams that have actually changed the world. Their team accomplishments included connecting the world, finding cures to disease, wealth disbursement, and space travel … just to name a few!

How did they do it?

Every successful business leader has mastered the 4 P’s of strategic networking.

Purpose

What is your purpose for networking? What is your passion? What drives you?

Plan/Process

What is your networking plan? Do you have a process in place?

Personalization

Everyone is different. Is your networking personal and customized for you?

People

Are you meeting the right people? Are you connecting with your target markets?

The 4 P’s empower professionals to connect and support each other. It’s s system to find and grow meaningful relationships, and a key ingredient to become a world changer.

Start strategic networking today and build your dream team.

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