EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 19 MIN
You're Networking Wrong: Joel Bash on the Position to Win Strategy
from The Human Connection Podcast
"There's a huge difference between networking and business development. Networking is I went to this event, I got 40 cards. Business development is I met my target. I'm in a position to win." – Joel BashStop wasting time at networking events that don't move the needle. Joel Bash, a master connector with over 17,000 business professionals in his network, reveals why most entrepreneurs are networking all wrong—and the simple shift that turns random handshakes into revenue-generating relationships.Using his signature "Chinese restaurant" framework, Joel breaks down how to stop hoping you'll meet the right people and start systematically placing yourself in front of your exact target market. This isn't about collecting business cards—it's about building genuine relationships with people who can actually refer you business.What You'll Learn:The critical difference between networking and business development (and why confusing them kills your ROI)How to identify your target market and reverse-engineer introductions to the people who have your businessWhy adding value first—not pitching—creates relationships that generate referralsThe "position to win" framework: meeting people who can actually bring you business, not just nice-to-knowsJoel's systematic approach to leveraging connections without burning out on chronic networking#H2H #B2BRelationshipBuilding #BusinessDevelopmentStrategies #StrategicNetworking #RelationshipDrivenRevenue===You can connect with Joel Bash here:www.joelbash.comYou can connect with Karl Pontau here:www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontauhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbf_bDWwB9KVrFn5Sj3u2w?sub_confirmation=1Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!
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