TIN Podcast #160 - Start With Who You Know

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 [https://theintrovertednetworker.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

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 [https://substack.com/@wingpeople], founder of Wingpeople.io [https://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 [https://theintrovertednetworker.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How Networking Is Like Investing

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

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

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