Episode
#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
1:04:13
Published: Wed Aug 26 2015
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? The below audio 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. In this episode, you’ll learn: How SXSW played a role in the success of The 4-Hour Workweek How you can “stack the deck” for your own product launches Simple biohacks for handling booze overload and sleep deprivation Why it’s so important to meet people in person to build your network The most common mistakes people make when attempting to “network” How to interact with A-listers (or opt not to) How to enjoy the ride and not end up exhausted with a pocket full of business cards that do nothing And much, much more… If you are able to apply a few lessons from this talk, you may find that you never have to network again. There is a better way. For all links, show notes, resources from this episode, please visit http://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast This episode is brought to you advertisement free. Want this to happen more often? Every Friday I send out a very short email called 5-Bullet Friday. These are the coolest things I've been playing with that week. It could include favorite articles, gizmos and gadgets, and a lot of other awesome stuff you could use immediately. Sign up for a week, and give it a try. It would mean a lot to me and I think you'll enjoy it. Enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Tim Ferriss promotes his email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which offers subscribers a weekly email containing his top five recommendations of cool things he discovered that week.
00:00 - 01:00 (01:00)
Summary
Tim Ferriss promotes his email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which offers subscribers a weekly email containing his top five recommendations of cool things he discovered that week.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to building a world-class network is to choose one event properly and build a network there in a methodical way that focuses on long-term mutual relationships instead of transactions.
01:00 - 07:34 (06:34)
Summary
The key to building a world-class network is to choose one event properly and build a network there in a methodical way that focuses on long-term mutual relationships instead of transactions. Spending little time on networking per se and investing time in building relationships can help build an impressive network.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his playbook and tactics for getting the most out of attending SXSW, including networking and attending events strategically.
07:34 - 13:32 (05:57)
Summary
The speaker shares his playbook and tactics for getting the most out of attending SXSW, including networking and attending events strategically. He also mentions his newsletter, Five Bullet Fridays, which shares his weekly favorite things.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The story of a sponsored lounge called the Seagate Blog House, where bloggers could relax, work, and drink for free, while attendees crowded around famous bloggers like Tim Ferriss in the hopes of striking up a conversation.
13:32 - 17:28 (03:55)
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The story of a sponsored lounge called the Seagate Blog House, where bloggers could relax, work, and drink for free, while attendees crowded around famous bloggers like Tim Ferriss in the hopes of striking up a conversation.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss offers his networking tips for reaching out to people who get pitched all day long, and explains how he initially started networking at South by Southwest.
17:28 - 24:16 (06:48)
Summary
Tim Ferriss offers his networking tips for reaching out to people who get pitched all day long, and explains how he initially started networking at South by Southwest.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to building credibility with thought leaders is to get covered or interviewed by them, or send them an exclusive excerpt of your book.
24:16 - 28:06 (03:50)
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The key to building credibility with thought leaders is to get covered or interviewed by them, or send them an exclusive excerpt of your book. It’s also important to figure out who is viewed as a thought leader in your industry and establish a relationship with them.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a group setting, it's important to realize that a great pitch at the wrong time is still a bad pitch.
28:06 - 31:08 (03:02)
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In a group setting, it's important to realize that a great pitch at the wrong time is still a bad pitch. Personal contact information cannot be shared in a public forum, but having an amazing website can help make up for it.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The best way to pitch people effectively is through cold pitches in emails rather than in-person discussions, according to this podcast.
31:08 - 34:02 (02:53)
Summary
The best way to pitch people effectively is through cold pitches in emails rather than in-person discussions, according to this podcast. However, if in-person pitching is necessary, selecting people that look relaxed and starting with small talk can help you succeed.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host suggests ways to navigate social interactions at a conference, giving tips on how to avoid negative labels and initiate conversations.
34:02 - 36:53 (02:50)
Summary
The host suggests ways to navigate social interactions at a conference, giving tips on how to avoid negative labels and initiate conversations.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim provides tips for effective networking at South By, including asking specific questions and scheduling meetings on a Wednesday or Friday afternoon.
36:53 - 40:03 (03:10)
Summary
Tim provides tips for effective networking at South By, including asking specific questions and scheduling meetings on a Wednesday or Friday afternoon.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses the benefits of focusing on ideas that have stood the test of time, rather than constantly seeking the new, as well as the importance of eliminating distractions and returning to the task at hand.
40:03 - 47:28 (07:25)
Summary
This episode discusses the benefits of focusing on ideas that have stood the test of time, rather than constantly seeking the new, as well as the importance of eliminating distractions and returning to the task at hand.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The goal is to create armies of world-class learners who can become even better teachers than the speaker is, improving the world as a result.
47:28 - 50:58 (03:30)
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The goal is to create armies of world-class learners who can become even better teachers than the speaker is, improving the world as a result. The speaker shares a quirky comparison about the best pair of shoes in the world.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode features a discussion about polyphasic sleep, which involves breaking down eight hours of sleep into shorter increments, and the importance of napping.
50:58 - 53:57 (02:58)
Summary
This podcast episode features a discussion about polyphasic sleep, which involves breaking down eight hours of sleep into shorter increments, and the importance of napping. It also features a conversation about thank you notes received from a charity organization called DonorsChoose.org.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host shares tips on how to be successful in online marketing, including reading books such as 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing and 1000 True Fans, understanding your ideal customer, and testing your landing page.
53:57 - 58:43 (04:46)
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The host shares tips on how to be successful in online marketing, including reading books such as 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing and 1000 True Fans, understanding your ideal customer, and testing your landing page. He also provides a tip for making the plank exercise harder.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker talks about how he uses podcasting as a tool to improve his conversation and questioning skills.
58:43 - 1:01:58 (03:14)
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In this podcast, the speaker talks about how he uses podcasting as a tool to improve his conversation and questioning skills.
Episode#99: How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The 80/20 Rule can be applied to prioritize tasks by identifying the 20% of activities and people causing negative emotional states and creating a not-to-do list.
1:01:58 - 1:04:07 (02:08)
Summary
The 80/20 Rule can be applied to prioritize tasks by identifying the 20% of activities and people causing negative emotional states and creating a not-to-do list. Also, identify the 20% of activities and relationships that are producing 80% of positive emotional states to enhance productivity.