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Hate Networking? How to Connect Without Being Pushy or Awkward

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Dara Brustein reveals how she got Baby Einstein's creator on a call by asking a non-Googleable question.
Host Scott interviews Dara Brustein on redefining networking as authentic relationship building, with practical tips on reaching out to busy people, making introductions through weak ties, and prioritizing connections over transactions.

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Practical networking advice that favors respect, research, and real connection over awkward hustle.

It treats networking as a skill, not a test of charm. The piece starts from a useful idea: most people already have some kind of network, even when they feel like they are starting from zero, and the real work is figuring out how to reach busy people without turning the ask into…

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Reach out to busy people without sounding pushy.

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