Being Introverted Isn't About Being Anti-Social

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience as an introvert in college and how he used to avoid social situations. He also explains that being introverted is not the same as being anti-social and that social skills can be improved.

College Experience

• The speaker was never the first to engage in any type of social or classroom situation.

• The speaker avoided speaking in front of the class or going to networking meetups to meet new people.

• The speaker realized that being introverted isn't about being anti-social. Social skills are a skill, not a personality trait that can be improved.

Social Media Party

• The speaker talks about his experience with building a name for himself on social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.

• The speaker stumbled across Twitter and found high-value money Twitter advice from accounts he followed.

• The speaker lurked on Twitter without engaging for six months until he realized that he could write the same tweets as others who were getting leads, followers, and sales.

The Evolution of Networking

In the past, networking was limited by physical location and professional status. Today, the digital world has no barriers to networking and opportunities are abundant.

Opportunities in the Digital World

• The internet has removed barriers to networking and opportunity.

• In the past, physical location limited one's network.

• Introverts had a harder time succeeding in the past due to the need for social connections.

• Upskilling oneself can lead to freelancing or consulting opportunities through direct messaging clients.

Overabundance of Opportunities

• In the past, people had to work hard for limited opportunities.

• The internet provides access to 4.9 billion people with just one piece of content.

• Writing good media can lead to exposure on various platforms and attract an audience.

Building an Audience

Building an audience is key in attracting potential customers and nurturing them into loyal followers.

Attracting an Audience

• Indirect access to billions of people is possible through creating good content that spreads across various platforms.

• Nurturing an audience involves creating quality content that attracts potential customers and building relationships with them.

Building Connections on Social Media

In this section, the speaker talks about how building connections on social media can help you grow your business or advance your career. He shares his personal experience of making friends with people in similar niches and how they helped each other.

Making Friends on Social Media

• The speaker reached out to Jose Rosado and signed up for his coaching program.

• The speaker made friends with Joey Justice on Twitter and helped each other with their services.

• The speaker moved to Texas with Dakota Robertson and Jake Molina whom he met on Twitter.

• By putting yourself out there, you can find like-minded people who are ambitious in life and achieving good things.

Importance of Social Media

• If you're in the creator game or this one-person business game, if you're not on social media, you've already lost.

• DM's are how you get in front of people and start making connections.

• Most people don't see the importance of DMing people to grow their social media presence.

Sending Good DM's

• Never send a DM that starts and ends with "Hi" or "Hey", "How are you?", "Can you follow me back?", a straight sales pitch with no prior connection, or a long block of text that takes too much time to read.

• Be tactical when approaching DMS especially if reaching out to big accounts that get ten plus DMS an hour.

Understanding Non-Needy Networking

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of non-needy networking and how to effectively network with people who have a large following.

The Importance of Non-Needy Networking

• Non-needy networking is crucial for anyone trying to grow a business or improve their career.

• The main purpose of non-needy networking is to get your name in front of people's eyes and in their mouths.

• Reaching out to people you actually want to connect with is crucial.

Steps for Effective Non-Needy Networking

Step 1 - Finding People to DM

• Reach out to people that you are inspired by or you would want to work with, you would want to strategize with or you see potential for mutual benefit.

Step 2 - Offering Value

• When reaching out, offer value and show that you can help them in some way.

Step 3 - Building Social Proof

• Having an audience and leverage can help build social proof which shows that you've been in the game for a while and have proven yourself.

Step 4 - Following Up

• Following up is important because it shows persistence and dedication.

Overall, non-needy networking requires strategic thinking and effort but can lead to great opportunities if done correctly.

How to Build Relationships on Social Media

In this section, the speaker shares five steps to build relationships on social media.

Step 1: Send an Inspired Compliment

• Find a piece of their content that inspires you and send them a compliment.

• People love praise, and it creates a sense of obligation to reciprocate.

Step 2: Show Genuine Interest in Them

• If they don't respond, reach out again and show interest by asking about their goals or what they do for work.

• Showing interest makes you interesting.

Step 3: Lead with Value

• Send actionable tips or resources that may help them with their goals.

• If you have no value to give, send a resource that can help them with their goals or connect them with someone else in your network.

Step 4:Get on a Call to Make a Deeper Connection

• Getting on a call is optional but highly recommended as it helps make face-to-face connections which are priceless.

• Take the conversation to somewhere like Telegram or WhatsApp.

Overall, building relationships on social media requires genuine interest, leading with value, and making deeper connections through calls or messaging apps.

Building Relationships on Social Media

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of building relationships on social media and provides seven steps to follow in order to do so effectively.

Seven Steps to Build Relationships on Social Media

• Step 1: Identify your target audience and engage with them by liking, commenting, and sharing their content.

• Step 2: Use direct messages (DMs) to start a conversation with your target audience.

• Step 3: Provide value by sharing interesting content or information that is relevant to your target audience's goals.

• Step 4: Follow up with an ask by inviting your target audience to join a mastermind group or share one of your posts that they may find helpful.

• Step 5: Ask specific questions without expecting immediate answers. Build a relationship first before asking for help or advice.

• Step 6: Follow up with value by sending more content or information that is relevant to your target audience's goals.

• Step 7: Reach out to new people every day through DMs.

Key Takeaways

• Building relationships on social media takes time and effort but can lead to long-term benefits.

• Engage with your target audience by liking, commenting, and sharing their content before reaching out through DMs.

• Provide value by sharing interesting content or information that is relevant to your target audience's goals.

• Follow up with an ask only after building a relationship and providing value first.

• Be patient when asking for help or advice. Build a relationship first before expecting immediate answers.

Building Your Own Thing

In this section, Dan talks about the importance of building your own thing and how to get started.

Importance of Building Your Own Thing

• It may take time to build your own thing, but it's worth it in the long run.

• The uncertain path of doing your own thing is the only quick fix out there.

• There are ample opportunities to build whatever you want in the digital world.

Taking Action Now

• Bring your ideal future actions into the present by starting now.

• Engage with people online by DMing them and telling them you like their content.

• Practice what you want to get paid for in the future without getting paid for it now.

Conclusion

• Building your own thing takes time and effort, but it's worth it. Start taking action now and engage with others online.