How to Build a World Class Network in Record Time | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

October 29, 2015

Duration

1h 1m

Channel

Tim Ferriss

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to a special edition of The Tim Ferriss Show. Back in 2007, I experienced a massive tipping point for The 4-Hour Workweek at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference held in Austin, Texas. Two or three days played a key role in the book becoming a worldwide bestseller in 40+ languages. So what exactly happened at the event? How did I optimize those 2-3 days? This podcast is a presentation I recently gave about a better, more effective way to network. My suggestions might surprise you or seem counterintuitive–the best way to build a world-class network quickly is to spend very little time networking, at least not in the “ugh, gross” sleazy sense of the word. If you are able to apply a few lessons from this talk, you may find that you never have to network again. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Visit the Tim Ferriss Blog: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3 Like Tim Ferriss on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq Follow Tim Ferriss on Twitter: http://bit.ly/17d94TE Follow Tim Ferriss on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time Show Notes: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/08/26/how-to-build-a-world-class-network-in-record-time/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for “Best of iTunes” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3 Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/17d94TE Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J Start [00:00] Hangovers at important events [7:20] The three core tenets of successful networking [11:45] Don’t make an impression, leave a memento [17:00] Why ignorance can be bliss [18:33] How to pitch “A-listers” [24:44] How to pick people out of a crowd [28:00] What to ask instead of “What do you do?” [30:00] How to escape conversations [31:10] How to play the long game [34:35] Can you have too many mini-retirements? [36:40] If you were launching a new company with only $1,000, what would you start? [37:30] Do you meditate or do yoga? [38:45] How do you find good events and parties? [39:35] Now that you’re a big deal, what are your goals at SXSW [40:35] What thought leaders do you follow? [41:10] How do you stay focused? [41:45] What part of your 4-hour workweek do you personally find hardest to follow? [42:50] How do you want people to remember you? [43:45] What tricks do you use for retaining info? [44:25] Where is the best place in the world, besides Austin? [46:00] What are you most excited about for this year’s SXSW? [47:00] Have you tried polyphasic sleep? Does it work? [47:40] What’s the most memorable “thank you” note that you’ve received? [48:35] Are you recording a podcast while you’re at SXSW [49:40] What animal best describes you? [50:00] I have a 9–5 job. Can The 4-Hour Workweek actually transform my life? [50:30] What are the 3–4 best bodyweight exercises for business travelers? [51:25] What’s the best way to respond to “Do you have a business card?” when you don’t have one [52:50] What do most entrepreneurs do wrong? [53:25] What is the most memorable memento you have received? [54:10] Advice for introverts [55:25] What are some of the biggest lessons learned from starting your podcast? [56:00] What are some tips on executing on all the great ideas gathered? [57:25] What questions do you use for reflection and why? [58:30]

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Tim Ferriss

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  Author of The 4-Hour Workweek and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Tim Ferriss, featuring Tim Ferriss and Tim Ferriss, How to Build a World Class Network in Record Time | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast) explores Tim Ferriss’ strategic, long-game playbook for world-class networking fast Tim Ferriss shares a methodical, relationship-first approach to building a “world-class network” that he says he developed especially after his 2007 South by Southwest experience.

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