What is the most difficult part about networking?

Elizabeth Tishchenko
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And how do you keep track of your network connections?

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André J
My fam lives here: LinkedIn, slack, producthunt ✨
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Elizabeth Tishchenko
@sentry_co so, nothing is difficult about it then? ;)
André J
@nevemind_com Keepingup with the jones in the age of AI spam swarms, is going to be interesting. I think we will move towards purposeful communication. Like the award system in PH. It awards purposeful communication over shallow AI swarm chatter
Kostya Bolshukhin
Keep it authentic more than "working"
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Kostya Bolshukhin
@nevemind_com time to time choosing to talk to people without agenda
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Carolline Miranda
Providing mutual value. Unfortunately, some people think it's a one-way street.
Vivek Sharma
It is the wait for me
Elena Tsemirava
Getting started was the hardest part of networking. I felt afraid and unsure about trying something new. But I quickly realized that there was nothing to be afraid of. So, don't hesitate to get started – be bold!
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Ryan B
@elenat So true, but I personally still get feelings of insecurity the next networking engagement! I'll keep working on it!
Elizabeth Tishchenko
@elenat true, networking isn't as scary ad might seem initially ;)
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Janie Baek
Before I had adopted a "shoot your shot" mentality, I was very discouraged by the lack of responsiveness in networking. Now, I am grateful to connect with individuals who will lend me their precious time to share insights and experiences.
Jonathan Monroe
Initiating conversations and breaking the ice can be the most challenging part of networking.
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Jofra G
Building and sustaining genuine connections, as it involves time, authenticity, and mutual value creation. 🤝💼
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Elizabeth Tishchenko
@jofra_g how are you approaching it nowadays?
Constantine Stan.
I would say for me personally would be to find other like minded people who have the intention of actually connecting and supporting each other. Not just collecting contacts and followers. I've seen a lot of people on this website trying to gather following rather then exchange ideas and support their fellow founders/entrepreneurs
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Elizabeth Tishchenko
@constantine_stan Give first philosophy is something worth remembering and implementing. Unfortunately often we think on how to use our network and get desirable return, but that approach doesn't bring you far. In-depth build relationships do.
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Edena
PixelFree Studio
PixelFree Studio
As a privacy conscious person, I have hesitated joining networking sites before.