Mastering Networking: Devin Sizemore on Building Relationships, Systems, and Opportunities

In this episode, Richard Walsh chats with Devin Sizemore about effective networking strategies. Devin emphasizes building relationships over sales, using a systematic approach, and serving rather than selling in follow-ups. They discuss the long game in networking, turning bad meetings into valuable interactions, and leveraging speaking opportunities. The conversation also covers navigating awkward situations, the importance of mindset, rapid relationship building through collaboration, and exponential growth via partnerships. Plus, they touch on AI's benefits and pitfalls in business communications.

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Devin Sizemore

Guest • 53%

Richard Walsh

Host • 47%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest background
1:20	Guest introduction: Devin Sizemore
2:08	Networking approaches and challenges
4:52	Building relationships over making sales
7:00	Follow-up process in networking
12:20	Serving versus selling in follow-up
13:26	Importance of a system in networking
15:27	Playing the long game in networking
19:35	Recognizing opportunities in networking
21:38	Turning a bad meeting into value
23:29	The importance of mindset in networking
25:53	Building a systematic approach to networking
28:02	Leveraging speaking opportunities and awkward situations
32:54	Overlooking opportunities in networking
35:03	Invitations to exclusive events and international connections
37:35	Rapid relationship building through collaboration
40:16	Exponential growth through partnerships
42:23	Removing the dollar sign from opportunities
44:10	Emotion and decision making in business
47:00	The benefits and pitfalls of AI in business communications
49:00	How to connect with Devin Sizemore
50:12	Closing remarks

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