Episode 19 - Network Smarter

How many people have you actively networked with lately—and why does it matter? In this episode, I answer a question on a very common topic: Networking. And the question is: How do you successfully network? I break down networking as a skill you can train, not a personality trait you either have or don't. We reset what networking actually is, why it's critical early in your career, and how to approach it without awkwardness or transactional pressure. I share a simple, repeatable playbook you can start using immediately. Build relationships before you need them Use curiosity, not asks, to open conversations Run better coffee chats with clear intent Leave something valuable behind every time Follow up without being performative Networking compounds when done consistently. Start small, get your reps in, and let relationships do the long-term work.     Got a question or a topic for a future episode? Email: [email protected] Follow: IG @designofficehours Follow: YouTube @DesignOfficeHours Submit: peterboeckel.com/designofficehours