Stop Networking and Start Making Friends

SAY HELLO TO SOMEONE

WE WILL BEGIN SHORTLY

BRIAN WHO? WHAT?

• Morehouse College

• NYC Finance

• Corporate Management

• Entrepreneur

• Iron Man , Foodie, Party Rocker

• General Awesomeness

I got the same opportunities and stereotypes you did. My relationships took me to the next level

Brian L. Shields

www.incubatenyc.org

@brianleeshields

STOP NETWORKINGSTART MAKING FRIENDS

NETWORKING….ARGH!!!!

FRIENDS. MORE THAN A BUSINESS CARD

• Networking is a rigid term and implies an impersonal quid pro quo or transactional relationship

• If you want to succeed in life, you need a team around you that cares about you deeper than just a professional level

• To get ahead, build genuine, lasting relationships!

STOP NETWORKING. START MAKING FRIENDS!

• 3 Pillars for Building Genuine Relationships

HOW???

Be Curious Be Giving Be INTERESTING

• Get to know people. NOT professionals

BE CURIOUS

NOT

• Give without keeping score, and you will invest in your future

BE GIVING

• Package yourself appropriately so others can become invested in your success

BE INTERESTING!

• 3 Pillars for Building Genuine Relationships

HOW, AGAIN???

Be Curious Be Giving Be INTERESTING

• 3 Pillars for Building Genuine Relationships

MAKING FRIENDS IN ACTION

Be Curious Be Giving Be INTERESTING

www.incubatenyc.org

@incubatenyc

Brian L. Shields

www.incubatenyc.org

@brianleeshields

STOP NETWORKINGSTART MAKING FRIENDS