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.

You need a strong network of critical resources to reach personal and professional goals and build a business.
Your Network=Your Net Worth
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!

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.

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?

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.

Don’t go around in circles. Get on with your dream and vision!

About Judy:

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.

Challenged Issue:

In this podcast, we challenge the issue of determining what is the value of your network!

Judy’s Actionable Tips:

* Remember the two golden questions: What other ideas do you have for me? Who else do you know that I should talk to?
* Rethink assumptions and beliefs around networking.
* Write the key people you have now. Are those the people you need to reach your goals?

Top Quotes:

* “All of the resources they need are out there – in particularly for entrepreneurs.”
* “They’re looking for money in all the wrong places.”
* “Failure really isn’t an option.”
* “Nothing is really as bad as it seems is it in business.”
* “If we wanted safety, we wouldn’t be doing this anyway.”
* “This is how I have billionaires in my Rolodex.”
* “Nothing happens without people.”
* “You never ask investors for money, you always ask for advice.”
* “You feel like you are in a group of piranha.”
* “All of us have problems…and we all have solutions.”
* “There is money everywhere. It’s getting in the right room.”

Guest Links:

* Judy Robinett (http://www.judyrobinett.com)
* How to Be a Power Connector – The 5+50+100 Rule (http://www.judyrobinett.com/book/)
* LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett)
* Twitter (https://twitter.com/judyrobinett)

Resources:

* How to Win Friends & Influence People (http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034)
* MIT (http://web.mit.edu/)
* The Wall Street Journal (http://www.wsj.com/)
* Skullcandy (http://www.skullcandy.com/)
* Springboard Enterprises (https://springboard.totemapp.com/company)
* Oprah Winfrey (http://www.oprah.com)
* LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
* Twitter (twitter.com)