EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 45 MIN
57. The Secrets To Building a Powerful Network of Friends w/ Noah Berkson
from Permission To Shine · host Andrew Namanny
The power of a great network can’t be overstated—and Noah Berkson is an expert community builder.He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, founder and host of the Dose of Greatness podcast, Co-Founder of Outcove Valley a series of events for high caliber leaders, and a member of YPO. He’s made 1,000+ introductions in the last year (3 per day!). We discuss:✅ Make introductions the right way – Always provide context so both people see the value.✅ Say yes to everything in your 20s – Opportunities come from showing up.✅ Pick up the tab – When dining with someone much wealthier, covering the bill makes an impression.✅ Make friends, not “connections” – Real relationships > transactional networking.✅ Find your X factor – He cold-DM’d Jess Mah because she flies planes. A unique hook stands out.✅ Vulnerability is underrated – Being open, stumbling, and failing brings people closer.Tune in to learn more about the cold outreach, handling objections, and the biggest mistake people make about networking.Follow Noah Berkson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahberkson/Follow Andrew Namanny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-namanny/Feedback & Sponsorship: [email protected]🎧 Listen now to Permission to Shine (#57).
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The power of a great network can’t be overstated—and Noah Berkson is an expert community builder.He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, founder and host of the Dose of Greatness podcast, Co-Founder of Outcove Valley a series of events for high caliber leaders, and a member of YPO. He’s made 1,000+ introductions in the last year (3 per day!). We discuss:✅ Make introductions the right way – Always provide context so both people see the value.✅ Say yes to everything in your 20s – Opportunities come from showing up.✅ Pick up the tab – When dining with someone much wealthier, covering the bill makes an impression.✅ Make friends, not “connections” – Real relationships > transactional networking.✅ Find your X factor – He cold-DM’d Jess Mah because she flies planes. A unique hook stands out.✅ Vulnerability is underrated – Being open, stumbling, and failing brings people closer.Tune in to learn more about the cold outreach, handling objections, and the biggest mistake people make about networking.Follow Noah Berkson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahberkson/Follow Andrew Namanny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-namanny/Feedback & Sponsorship: [email protected]🎧 Listen now to Permission to Shine (#57).
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