If the word "networking" makes you cringe, you're not alone—but you can't ignore it. I know it feels awkward, transactional, and maybe even fake.

But here's why it matters: 85% of jobs are filled through networking, not because those people are more qualified, but because they're more connected. In this episode, I'm sharing how I landed seven of my eight jobs through my network—and more importantly, how you can do the same without feeling salesy or uncomfortable.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome the 3 most common networking dreads that keep high performers stuck

• Why your next big break might come from someone completely outside your industry

• The exact conversation starters and follow-up scripts that get responses without sounding desperate

• How to turn every meaningful conversation into 1-2 more connections

• The biggest mistakes that make networking fail (and how to avoid them)

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