3 Non-Obvious Networking Strategies That Work

Episode 89 of the The Startup Ideas Podcast podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg, titled "3 Non-Obvious Networking Strategies That Work" was published on August 31, 2023 and runs 40 minutes.

August 31, 2023 ·40m · The Startup Ideas Podcast

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Summary

Today Greg is joined by Phil Toronto, a Partner at Vayner/RSE. In this episode, Greg and Phil share their biggest cheat codes for saying 'yes' to the right kind of events and why being the person who brings others together is the biggest value add of all. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergaLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team:https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.comPhil Torontohttps://twitter.com/philtorontoSHOW NOTES:0:00 - Intro5:16 - Say 'no' to networking events11:06 - Greg says 'yes' to a Tony Robbins event23:06 - The power of proximity to a big cultural events27:00 - Be the host

Episode Description

Today Greg is joined by Phil Toronto, a Partner at Vayner/RSE. In this episode, Greg and Phil share their biggest cheat codes for saying 'yes' to the right kind of events and why being the person who brings others together is the biggest value add of all.

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,
creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive
episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.

https://latecheckout.substack.com

FIND ME ON SOCIAL:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberga

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
Production Team:
https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com
Phil Toronto
https://twitter.com/philtoronto

SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
5:16 - Say 'no' to networking events
11:06 - Greg says 'yes' to a Tony Robbins event
23:06 - The power of proximity to a big cultural events
27:00 - Be the host

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