Networking: The Secret Sauce for Business Growth, Connection, and Community

Networking dinner with members of the Adrian's Network networking community

Let’s get one thing out of the way: networking is not about collecting business cards like baseball cards. It’s not about transactional schmoozing, elevator pitches, or the awkward dance of “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine.” Done right, networking is human, powerful, and dare I say, joyful. In Adrian’s Network, we’ve spent years […]

The Top 10 Networking Mistakes That Sabotage Your Success

Networking is a vital skill for anyone looking to advance their career or grow their business, however, it’s easy to make mistakes that can undermine your efforts and lead to negative outcomes. If you want to ensure your networking efforts are ineffective, just follow these ten steps: 1. Talk Only About Yourself The fastest way […]