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Network Like a Pro: Expanding Your Connections
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Forget everything you thought you knew about networking. Devin Sizemore, creator of the Connection Expansion System, reveals why most business owners are wasting precious opportunities by focusing exclusively on finding clients when they should be building strategic relationships.
Have you ever walked into a networking event scanning the room for prospects, only to leave disappointed? You're not alone. The traditional approach to networking yields dismal results, with the industry considering a 5% success rate "good." Devin shatters this paradigm with his revolutionary approach that has helped over 700 people build million-dollar networks.
The magic begins with a simple mindset shift: "There's value in every relationship." Rather than filtering a room of 50 people down to 5-6 potential clients, Devin teaches us to expand our vision and control what we can control – our conversations, our follow-up systems, and the value we provide. When you change your "ask" from seeking clients to seeking strategic partners who have access to your ideal clients, everything transforms.
The results speak for themselves. One client implemented Devin's system and generated $500,000 in just 60 days with zero cold calls or additional marketing. Another client shifted from asking for ideal clients to requesting introductions to mastermind hosts, yielding 17 scheduled presentations in just two months. Devin himself maintains email campaigns with astonishing 87-96% open rates – all because his network is genuinely engaged.
Whether you're an introvert who dreads traditional networking or an extrovert looking to maximize your connections, Devin offers practical advice for building what he calls a "strategic network" – one that responds whenever you need anything, from sales opportunities to strategic partnerships, vendors, speaking engagements, or employees.
Ready to transform your approach to networking? Put your phone down, take out your AirPods, and discover how casual conversations in unexpected places can lead to your most valuable business relationships.
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Chapters
1. Control What You Can Control (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to The Commission Code (00:02:30)
3. Meet Devin Sizemore: Connection Expert (00:05:02)
4. Value in Every Relationship (00:11:14)
5. Virtual vs. Face-to-Face Networking (00:16:23)
6. Finding Your Strategic Network (00:23:13)
7. Shifting Your Ask for Better Results (00:29:06)
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