#114 - David Homan: It’s Not Who You Know. It’s How You Show Up

David Homan believes that relationships are the foundation of every opportunity, and this conversation is a masterclass in what that actually means. David, the CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, joins us to share how a career that began in music and the arts eventually led him to build a global community centered on authentic connection. From unexpected opportunities that started with something as simple as lending a friend a vacuum cleaner, to helping connect people across industries, David explains why generosity and trust consistently outperform transactional networking. We also dive into the role of consent in networking, the difference between meaningful relationship-building and cold outreach, and why David believes the future of AI should strengthen authentic human connections rather than replace them. Along the way, we talk about Broadway, community building, social media, creative careers, and the idea that success often comes not from who can help you, but from helping someone who can help someone else. If you've ever wondered how opportunities seem to find certain people, this episode offers a fresh perspective on creating your own "structured serendipity." Connect with David: 🌐 David Homan: DavidHoman.com Connect With Us: 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your favorite podcast platform 📱 Connect with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Heather's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reading Well⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Relationships create opportunities long before you realize you need them. The best networking is not transactional. It is rooted in curiosity, generosity, and trust. Help people because they need help, not because you expect something in return. A meaningful introduction should always include consent from everyone involved. Authentic relationships are built over years, not through quick online connections. Social media can provide information, but trust is still built person to person. The strongest communities are built around giving value before asking for it. Small acts of generosity can lead to life-changing opportunities years later. AI can enhance relationship-building, but it cannot replace genuine human connection. Success often comes from helping someone who can help someone else, not just helping yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices