Web Line 11: Five Steps to Building Your Network
Chris Brogan and Julien Smith, Trust Agents
Previously
Web Line 10: The Almost Obvious Secret to Web Success
RAP5: Build Relationships
PROFIT : The key to building powerful networks is to build relationships through being helpful. And, the wider your net the greater your opportunities.
Building Networks
Building powerful networks follows five steps that involve both online and offline efforts.
The New Rule
The old game was ruled by quid pro quo. I’ll give you something as long as I get something in return.
In the digital world, once a product is created, the cost of production and distribution is essentially zero via the web. This sets up new ways to work. In particular, share your best work freely and don’t ask for anything in return. In other words, if you can help enough people get what they want, they’ll think of you when opportunities arise.
Actions: Three Keys to Connecting
The key to building awareness and visibility is to connect with other people.
Here’s how:
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