BoSUSA25 | John Knox | The Introvert’s Guide to Networking: The Hidden Growth Lever

In this Lightning Talk, John will change your mind about the value of networking. He’ll explain why networking can be a hidden cheat code for you and share proven ideas to help you expand your influence, create lucrative partnerships, discover new opportunities, and gain new market insights.

2. Use The Force
Use The Network

3. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
You're my only hope.

4. No

5. The Secret Club
You are the Call to Adventure

7. “Does this copy/feature/pricing
make sense?”

8. Instant Event

10. Howdy NAME, I'm writing about YOUR_ACHIEVEMENT for
my newsletter, and I'd like to learn more. I'm a Twin Cities-
based advisor and investor in the SaaS space. Care to grab a
time on my SavvyCal?

11. One Hour / Day

12. Mental Game
•Speak confidently about your work and achievements
•Use a script and practice
•Take breaks
•Set a time limit on interactions so you don’t feel overwhelmed
•Schedule meetings so you don’t procrastinate
•If people collaborate with you, you’re doing it right

13. Tactics
•Explore & Connect !
•The cycle stops if you don’t disconnect and meet new people
•Start conversations with a shared experience
•When in doubt, listen or ask questions
•Make introductions
•Take notes

14. Enterprise Customers
Competitors
Users
You
Media
Complementary Products
Influencers
Experts

15. "
John M. P. Knox MovingAvg.com