From Shy Introvert to Global Community Builder with Chris Borja

SummaryIn this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Chris Borja, a business networking consultant and community builder. Chris shares his journey from being a shy and introverted child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and networking expert. He discusses the importance of overcoming personal barriers, the value of building genuine relationships, and the creation of the Networking Breakthrough Academy, which aims to teach individuals how to network effectively. Chris emphasizes the need for collaboration and community in business, and shares his vision of expanding his networking group to 10,000 chapters worldwide by 2035.TakeawaysChris Borja transformed from a shy individual to a networking expert.Overcoming shyness is a journey that requires action.Networking should focus on building relationships, not just prospecting.Creating a supportive community is essential for business growth.The Networking Breakthrough Academy offers tools for effective networking.Diversity in networking strengthens connections and opportunities.Personal development is a continuous process, regardless of age.Collaboration leads to sustainable business relationships.Networking events should foster genuine connections, not just sales pitches.Chris's vision is to create a global network of supportive communities.Chapters00:00 From Shy Introvert to Networking Expert05:38 The Influence of Family and Culture07:45 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change12:55 The Journey into Entrepreneurship20:42 Building a Community through Networking25:33 Creating Lasting Connections and ImpactThanks for listening to the show!Learn more & work with Chris: https://chrisborja.com/Get a copy of Chris's Book: https://networkingessentialsforsuccess.com/Connect with Jordan:LinkedInInstagramTikTokJoin Jordan's weekly Group Coaching Community Risk FreeInstalling strategic sales systems & processes will stop the constant revenue rollercoaster you might be facing which is attainable through our 6 Week Blazing Business Revenue Coaching ProgramBook a discovery call with Jordan now to learn more! Are you an entrepreneur?Join my FREE Group Coaching Community where we have live calls, Q&A and more! Our Trailblazer Ecosystem also enables you to network with other entrepreneurs and creator hub eliminates multiple subscriptions and logins creating a one stop shop to take action! Join here: https://byotgroupcoaching.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.