53: Cold Networking vs. Warm Networking

Have you struggled with networking because you fear you don’t offer enough value to connect with someone? 

Does the thought of reaching out to a total stranger and connecting frighten you because you don’t know how to do it? 

These fear are common, and honestly, networking is challenging. In this episode, I’m breaking down the differences between cold and warm networking so you can build Your Mid-Career GPS and make more connections with greater ease and less stress. 

After all, you’ve got a lot to offer, and if you’re ready to build your network or re-engage them, this is a great way to do it. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Join my 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (1:42)

·      Why Networking is Hard (4:26)

·      Your Value & That Networking Relationship (6:30)

·      What is Cold Networking? (10:20)

·      An Example of a Cold Networking Outreach Message (11:52)

·      Networking Tips for an Active Job Seeker (14:30)

·      What is Warm Networking? (21:38)

·      Your Networking Challenge (25:26)

·      Wrapping Up (27:15)

List of Resources:

·      Join John’s 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge

·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

·      Episode 17 – Build Your Network Intentionally and Authentically

Calls to Action: 

·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. 

·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group”

Chapters

• 1:42 Join my 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge
• 4:26 Why Networking is Hard
• 6:30 Your Value & That Networking Relationship
• 10:20 What is Cold Networking?
• 11:52 An Example of a Cold Networking Outreach Message
• 14:30 Networking Tips for an Active Job Seeker
• 21:38 What is Warm Networking?
• 25:26 Your Networking Challenge
• 27:15 Wrapping Up