Breakfast Club: When I hit 10,000 LinkedIn followers, I decided to celebrate by starting a monthly Breakfast Club, where I bring together a small group of LinkedIn connections for a breakfast conversation. Many of my guests have told me they’ve used these meetings to build their own networks. A few of them have even started meetups of their own, connecting strangers in different cities to build bonds and friendships over a shared meal.
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- [note::This seems kind of cringe? But I do like the idea of sending out serendipitous invites to people on in my LinkedIn network and see who bites.]

Make time. If you are currently in a full-time role, this can be hard, but if you’re serious about building your network, you’re going to have to prioritize it. Consider blocking out one or two times a week to reconnect with people you haven’t seen in years or build new relationships.
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Be helpful. In the spirit of being a Go-Giver, I try to end each networking conversation by asking “How can I be helpful?” and then following through. In this process, I’ve built the trust, respect, and credibility with my network to receive help in return when I need it.
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Breakfast Club: When I hit 10,000 LinkedIn followers, I decided to celebrate by starting a monthly Breakfast Club, where I bring together a small group of LinkedIn connections for a breakfast conversation. Many of my guests have told me they’ve used these meetings to build their own networks. A few of them have even started meetups of their own, connecting strangers in different cities to build bonds and friendships over a shared meal.
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- [note::This seems kind of cringe? But I do like the idea of sending out serendipitous invites to people on in my LinkedIn network and see who bites.]

Make time. If you are currently in a full-time role, this can be hard, but if you’re serious about building your network, you’re going to have to prioritize it. Consider blocking out one or two times a week to reconnect with people you haven’t seen in years or build new relationships.
- View Highlight
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Be helpful. In the spirit of being a Go-Giver, I try to end each networking conversation by asking “How can I be helpful?” and then following through. In this process, I’ve built the trust, respect, and credibility with my network to receive help in return when I need it.
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