The Super Connectors NYC with Michael Roderick

“Connection rich, cash poor.”That line from my latest Super Connectors podcast episode with Michael Roderick hit hard.In Season 2 Episode 9, Michael breaks down what it really means to be a super connector, not as some flashy title, but as what he calls a “web spinner”:Stop trying to climb higher ladders. Start spinning bigger webs. 🕸️A few golden nuggets from our chat:💡 Ambiguity is kryptonite to a connectorIf you say “I’d like to meet anyone” you’ll meet no one. Specific asks = specific intros = real opportunities.🔑 You’re sitting on a pocket full of keys“The keys to all the doors we need opened are in other people’s pockets…but you’re also walking around with a pocket full of keys and no idea who you can help.”💸 Connection rich, cash poor is a real problemWe talked about the dark side of always “giving first”:– Making intros for everyone– Deals happening without you– And no clear, fair way to be rewardedThat’s where transparency comes in, and why tools like introstars help take the awkwardness out of:“I’d love to help you… but is there a referral fee if this turns into a deal?”Instead of weird money chats, you can simply say:“I use a platform that tracks intros and, if a deal happens, there’s a pre-agreed referral fee.”No drama. No guessing. No resentment.If you:Make a lot of introsWant to be known as “the connector”…but also don’t want to be brokethen this episode is very much for you.