Summary: Putting your head down and working hard is just a fairytale. You have to tell people what you need, and you need people to help you make it to the next level.<br> You need a strong network of critical resources to reach personal and professional goals and build a business.<br> Your Network=Your Net Worth<br> Most networking events are a waste of time. If the events do not have the right people or resources, you’re in the wrong room!<br> You need to develop relationships and strategies. Where should you go to “network”? Volunteer or join groups and organizations. Also, you have to create value immediately with people – introduce yourself, share a report, etc.<br> After sharing your story with someone, ask these two questions: What other ideas do you have for me? Who else do you know that I should talk to?<br> As an entrepreneur, gain wisdom through mistakes, step out of your comfort zone, listen to your intuition, deal with fear, and follow your gut! Also, have necessary pieces in place – funding, advisory board, and so on. Learn to be strategic.<br> Don’t go around in circles. Get on with your dream and vision!<br> About Judy:<br> Judy is a business thought leader. She is the author of How to Be a Power Connector – The 5+50+100 Rule, which offers strategies for meeting the people you need to know and building relationships with them.<br> Challenged Issue:<br> In this podcast, we challenge the issue of determining what is the value of your network!<br> Judy’s Actionable Tips:<br> <br> * Remember the two golden questions: What other ideas do you have for me? Who else do you know that I should talk to?<br> * Rethink assumptions and beliefs around networking.<br> * Write the key people you have now. Are those the people you need to reach your goals?<br> <br> Top Quotes:<br> <br> * “All of the resources they need are out there – in particularly for entrepreneurs.”<br> * “They’re looking for money in all the wrong places.”<br> * “Failure really isn’t an option.”<br> * “Nothing is really as bad as it seems is it in business.”<br> * “If we wanted safety, we wouldn’t be doing this anyway.”<br> * “This is how I have billionaires in my Rolodex.”<br> * “Nothing happens without people.”<br> * “You never ask investors for money, you always ask for advice.”<br> * “You feel like you are in a group of piranha.”<br> * “All of us have problems…and we all have solutions.”<br> * “There is money everywhere. It’s getting in the right room.”<br> <br> Guest Links:<br> <br> * Judy Robinett (<a href="http://www.judyrobinett.com">http://www.judyrobinett.com</a>)<br> * How to Be a Power Connector – The 5+50+100 Rule (<a href="http://www.judyrobinett.com/book/">http://www.judyrobinett.com/book/</a>)<br> * LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett">https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett</a>)<br> * Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/judyrobinett">https://twitter.com/judyrobinett</a>)<br> <br> Resources:<br> <br> * How to Win Friends & Influence People (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034">http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034</a>)<br> * MIT (<a href="http://web.mit.edu/">http://web.mit.edu/</a>)<br> * The Wall Street Journal (<a href="http://www.wsj.com/">http://www.wsj.com/</a>)<br> * Skullcandy (<a href="http://www.skullcandy.com/">http://www.skullcandy.com/</a>)<br> * Springboard Enterprises (<a href="https://springboard.totemapp.com/company">https://springboard.totemapp.com/company</a>)<br> * Oprah Winfrey (<a href="http://www.oprah.com">http://www.oprah.com</a>)<br> * LinkedIn (<a href="http://www.linkedin.com">linkedin.com</a>)<br> * Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com">twitter.com</a>)<br> * Apple iPhone (<a href="http://www.apple.com">apple.com</a>)<br> * Success Magazine (<a href="http://www.success.com/">http://www.success.</a>
