The Introverted Networker Podcast

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Weekly networking tips to help you grow your network (especially if you're an introvert). theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

  1. 10 hr ago

    How To Network If You Don't Know Anyone

    You think networking means walking up to strangers and making small talk. It doesn’t. The best place to start is people you already know. In this episode, I break down why your existing contacts are your real network, even if you’ve never thought of them that way. You’ll learn what a dormant tie is and why it beats your current coworkers for real advice. You’ll see the research behind it. And you’ll get two simple ways to build your own list of people worth reaching back out to. Here’s the core idea: dormant ties are people you’ve worked with before but lost touch with. They already trust you. They already know your name. And because they’ve been off living a different professional life, they bring perspectives your daily coworkers can’t. An MIT Sloan study, cited in Adam Grant’s Give and Take, found that executives got more innovative and diverse advice from old contacts than from the people they talk to every single day. Distance creates fresh eyes. I’ll walk you through two ways to build your dormant ties list: thinking back through your resume, and using LinkedIn’s Experience section to spot old connections. No cold outreach. No awkward stranger small talk. Just people who already know you. This video is based on the newsletter issue that was originally published in The Introverted Networker on July 30, 2022: TIN #001 - How To Network If You Don’t Know Anyone. BTW: This advice works for extroverts, too! If this helped, subscribe to the newsletter for more networking tips! Always Be Connecting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    10 min
  2. Why Some Consultants Get All The "Gigs"

    27 May

    Why Some Consultants Get All The "Gigs"

    Most consultants think being broad creates more opportunities. In reality, it usually makes you forgettable. In this conversation with Jamie Jacobs, CEO and founder of Gig Talent (https://gigtalentagency.com), we talk about the rise of fractional work, the future of consulting, and why the best consultants know exactly what problem they solve. We also discuss: * Why so many experienced professionals are leaving corporate roles * The loneliness that can come with consulting * How fractional talent helps companies get high-level expertise without full-time overhead * Why networking matters even more for consultants * The biggest mistake independent consultants make when describing what they do * How specificity makes you easier to refer and easier to remember If you’ve ever thought about consulting, fractional leadership, or building your own practice, this episode will help you think differently about how to position yourself and grow through relationships instead of constant selling. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    31 min
  3. Why Networking Events Feel So Awkward (And How to Fix It)

    27 May

    Why Networking Events Feel So Awkward (And How to Fix It)

    Most people think they’re bad at networking. But after this conversation, you might realize the real problem is how networking events are designed. In this discussion with Shaena Harrison, founder of Wingpeople.io, we talk about: * Why networking events feel awkward * How to make networking easier * Better ways to start conversations * How contextual introductions change everything * Why relationship-building beats pitching If networking has ever felt forced, performative, or exhausting, this conversation will completely reframe it. 👇 Let me know in the comments: What’s the most awkward networking event you’ve ever attended? Bonus points is you can beat the “armpit-sniffing” event we discussed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    29 min
  4. How Networking Is Like Investing

    18 May

    How Networking Is Like Investing

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    17 min
  5. Live: Why Focusing on "Weak Ties" in Networking Might Not Work - from Greg,The Introverted Networker

    20 Apr

    Live: Why Focusing on "Weak Ties" in Networking Might Not Work - from Greg,The Introverted Networker

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    17 min
  6. Live: How to reconnect with someone you haven’t talked to in years

    16 Apr

    Live: How to reconnect with someone you haven’t talked to in years

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    10 min

  7. 02/09/2025

    TIN Podcast #160 - Start With Who You Know

    Get more networking strategies and tactics at The Introverted Networker newsletter: https://theintrovertednetworker.substack.com/ In this first episode of a seven-part series, Greg relaunches the original issues of his newsletter to share the foundation of his networking system for introverts. He tackles one of the biggest questions people have: Who should I connect with? The answer is simpler than you think — start with the people you already know, especially your “dormant ties.” These are past colleagues and connections who remember you, trust you, and often bring fresh perspectives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    6 min
  8. TIN Podcast #159 - How to Network on LinkedIn Without Posting (The Comments Strategy)

    22/08/2025

    TIN Podcast #159 - How to Network on LinkedIn Without Posting (The Comments Strategy)

    Get more networking strategies and tactics at The Introverted Networker newsletter: https://theintrovertednetworker.substack.com/ Most people think networking on LinkedIn means posting every day. ❌ Not true. The real opportunity? Your comments. LinkedIn is boosting comments in the algorithm, and done right, they get more visibility than the original post itself. In this video, I’ll show you how to turn simple comments into powerful networking tools, including: ✅ Why comments build trust faster than cold DMs ✅ How to write comments that stand out (and not just “Great post!”) ✅ The “conference effect” — where comment threads work like hallway conversations ✅ A 15-minute-a-day strategy to grow your network without posting If you’ve ever felt stuck because you “don’t know what to post,” this strategy is your way to build visibility, credibility, and real connections — all without creating content. 👋 Try it this week: Follow 5 new people in your industry and leave thoughtful comments on their posts. Then watch your network start to grow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theintrovertednetworker.substack.com

    14 min
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