Why Networking Doesn't Work
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 22. 08. 2024
- How can you get more clients by networking? Networking has some negative connotations and seems insincere. So how do you get more clients? How do you build a powerful network? Meet people and help them in a genuine way. Start with your classmate and grow to expand from there.
Reciprocity-
the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.
Do something for someone without expecting anything in return. If you approach relationships this way, you build much stronger friendships that might benefit you in the long run.
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Iâve always hated hearing the word ânetworkingâ because it gives me so much anxiety. One of the main things they encourage in college is to network and I always worry that Iâm not talking to the right person, or doing enough to get myself out there. Hence, the anxiety. I really like the take on focusing on relationships, because thatâs something you canât bs, you know. I like that itâs a different mindset than just ânetworkingâ if that makes sense.
yep. build relationships. help others.
Its insane how everytime i ask a question you release a video that addresses it straightaway....
Fabulous insight! Before the notion of ânetworkingâ I used to team up people all the time...and then all of a sudden this became something that was happening in places like BNI, etc.. Organic and authentic networking is much easier.
Chris Do, youâre already one of my mentors. Maybe cybermentor is a better word. đ
#Cybermentor it is.
This helps me think about how I can speak with authenticity and what value I can add in a conversation. This also reminds me to have gratitude towards conversations. đ€đ€šđ§ Very good
Definitely one of the kickass advice ever. I have seen myself coming from a Mechanical Engg background and yet gaining the trust of a lot of my peer group who are into marketing and business development. All because of some genuine help in video production during my college days. Added to that, a couple of good video projects in my portfolio has built even more trust. But yes, a major percentage of my project leads are still due to word of mouth recommendations by my college peer group.
Absolutely a golden piece of advice. "Meet people and help them in a genuine way. Start with your classmate and grow to expand from there."
Abodid Sahoo that pretty much sums it up.
The thing I love the most about your videos is how straightforward and filled they are with noteworthy information. Keep it coming!
This has helped me with something I have been struggling with for a long time and this is a year and half I have been following this channel all I can say is Chris and thefutur is God sent . Thanks
Again, REAL GOOD STUFF.Thanks Chris and futur team. I had decided earlier this year to focus on relationships and friendship over more "networking" and it's been a breath of fresh air creatively as well.
Mackenzie Evans Marts yay!!
Networking is a scary word. I'm really glad that the more comfortable way to build relationships is also the more rewarding way.
Yash Gupta thatâs how Iâve been able to build up clients.
The Futur I can tell that you're a very nice man when I talk to you or when I see you talking to someone else. Man, that's how I wanna live too.
I like teaming up with my classmates too... from the Futur Pro Group. :D
that's an excellent class.
I wish I knew about you guys much earlier, but I guess there's no time like the present huh? I've always been uncomfortable with that word.. Networking.. Never understood why till I came across this channel, and read 'Win without pitching".. Thanks for what you're doing guys. Truly life changing.
thanks Godwin.
This is taking me to the Futur Designer that i wanna be. Love you Chris
syedR abbas love you too.
It is really great that you share everything you've learned from your experience. I really appreciate it!!!! It's helping me a lot to choose either becoming a designer or developer. Both jobs are what I love to get into. Thanks, Chris!
I don't understand with the mentor issue: if you try to "close the gap", what is the point of having a mentor? Isn't a mentor supposed to be someone who helps you get to a higher level? If you're already progressing on your own, why do you need a mentor?
Also I think having a designer you admire doesn't mean they can actually help you. I've realized that I don't want someone to influence my individual style as a person, regardless of whether or not I like them. Some people I've seen, not just designer but also artists, have been artist's assistants, but then they become almost consumed by their style as an assistant/apprentice/student that they loose their individual identity in a way.
The amount of new words i've learnt and heard Chris say and use in their right context
are amazing.
Network with the mindset to offer values and help. Give. Never go into a networking to hunt. Or expect to get sales. Typical mistake. Become that bridge that connects people with the things they want.
MultiXinger that works too.
The title itself is good advice. Will definitely apply this concept as a mantra. Thanks for this!
We have to know where we are in our career. So invest in learning from the best out there and work for free to build relationships and then help those who are moving up the ladder below you.
Chris once said in a video, hijack your mentors. (With books and who are their influences). 100% true
It's highly appliccable for other areas of life!!
Chris you are awesome ,you're a great speaker & teacher, good looking, smart, risk taker on and on and on I would love one day to meet you
hi enid. hope we can meet. thank you.
If you work at Novocom we have a mutual friend , Jon Teschner! Small world
yes. i know Jon. we were on the emmy's peer group.
Loving the last few videos you've put out! Keep it up!
Andrew Li thanks man.
Have to go to work, will watch this video later
In other words, have interests and go for it!
yes. go for it.
Hi Chris (or the person who replies to these comments) this is a bit unrelated but I am at a bit of a standstill right now, I know I want to go into branding and the plan is to work @ a brand agency when I finish school, The only thing is that i'm not sure what exactly to include in my portfolio (I have branding projects of course with fake client identity presentations etc. ) but I also have a love for font design too. I know it's best to be specific in my niche to have the best chance of success, I guess what i'm asking is for some clarity on the balance between projects that show Design thinking (required specifically for the job I would be doing) and other projects that are more "soulful" and that are for pleasure. Thanks ;-) BTW loving the bitesize clips, really really helpful.
it's me Josh. why can't design thinking be soulful?
Hi Chris, thanks for the reply as always, It's kind of hard to say what I mean, I love Design thinking, and I feel a real sense of gratitude and personal growth every time I learn a piece of new information/strategy.
Talking about showing this in my portfolio I think it may come down to that basic psychological thing of because I have to show this, I lose some of that interest temporarily. That and not having the real clients to showcase my work more passionately.
Lower your expectations. You shouldn't expect people to give you handouts based on the fact that you've networked with them.
Futur forever
Awesome
If I am new to the US, only a few years, how can I find people to build relationships with?
Good job team! I never knew this XD
Good content as always!
thanks Tyron
Any of you guys know a channel like that but more focused around copywriting than a design? With the same level of knowledge and video quality?
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So Mark Zuccing Bird had a team from his college
Yay my books arrived twitter.com/doggie1709/status/1014207186640293890
awesome!
Networking is codeword for corporate simp.
Haters are people that need A LOTTT of love đ we wish you the best!
So networking DOES work.