Beyond Business Cards and Handshakes: The Influence of Networking

 By: Nofisat Raheems



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"You can’t do it alone. Nothing great was ever built in isolation."

I'll tell you about Rolie. She had amazing ideas and an unwavering desire, yet she was trapped. Instead of running, her startup was crawling. She had the concept, the product, and the late hours driven by stubbornness and coffee. She lacked traction, though.

She dragged herself to a small networking event one evening, fatigued and half-ready to quit. It wasn't the flashy kind—just a few people in a dimly lit café—and she wasn't seeking clients or investors; she was simply trying to feel less alone.

She met Daniel that evening. He wasn't ostentatious; he didn't give her a gold-lettered business card; instead, he listened, asked questions, and showed concern. When Rolie acknowledged that she was overwhelmed by logistics, Daniel grinned and said, "I know someone who can help."

After six months, Rolie's business had doubled in size. She made the most connections, not because she distributed the most cards. Just one discussion. Just one friend. One individual who had enough faith in her to let her in.

🌟 Networking isn't transactional; it's emotional 

Rolie's tale is not unique; rather, it is the essence of genuine networking. Forget the forced grins and prepared pitches; the power is in being vulnerable, admitting where you're having trouble, and finding someone who can help.

🚀 The Transition: Heartbeats Instead of Handshakes

A business card is paper, a handshake is a gesture, but a sincere discussion is oxygen that gives life to your ideas, your profession, and your future life.

💡 Your Mirror Is Your Network

Rolie's path was altered by her circle. You will as well. Be in the company of individuals who push you, challenge you, and reassure you that your aspirations aren't too lofty—they're just waiting for the proper supporters.

Takeaway

Finding the Daniels in your life—the people who listen, connect, and care—is what networking is all about. Therefore, the next time you enter a meeting, count the hearts you touch rather than the hands you shake, because one conversation has the power to change everything.

 

Nofisat Raheems


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