How to build a network (non-cringe way):
- if you see something you like, tell the creator
- if you think of someone, tell them
- if you come across a helpful resource, share it with a friend
- if you’re working on something, ask for feedback AND IMPLEMENT it
- connect friends with friends
- buy your friend’s products
- curate your favorite creator’s ideas
- host events
- start a group chat with a shared goal
- post content about what you’re learning and doing
- ask your friends “who’s someone you think I should meet?”
- start a podcast and interview people you admire
- TLDR: to get a friend, be a friend
unsuccessful founders:
- can't explain their product in 1 sentence
- takes >30 days to launch
- unable to pivot / kill their project
- always plays by the "rules"
- speaks in ARR
- values their company before any revenue
- worries their "idea" will be stolen
- won't run paid ads
- goes to "networking events"
- calls themselves a "CEO"
- incorporates company before launch
- thinks SEO matters early stage
- prices too low