EP525: David Homan - Why Networking Feels Broken & What Actually Works - Part 1

About this episode

David Homan discusses the shortcomings of traditional networking and the importance of building intentional, trust-based relationships.

"There's all that magic that seems to happen by those who are born with relationship privilege, but we can all build it. It just starts with how you can become more purposeful and intentional with what you want out of not just your life, but the people around you that form your purposeful community." -David Homan Community-building strategist and author of Orchestrating Connection , David Homan challenges the way you think about networking. He explains why traditional networking often feels forced and ineffective, and shows how shifting toward intentional, trust-based relationships can open doors you didn't think were possible. David shares how vulnerability, curiosity, and generosity create stronger connections, and why building a purposeful community matters more than collecting contacts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most networking fails & what to do instead How to turn your existing network into a supportive community A simple way to create opportunities without asking for anything To learn more about David, click here . Connect with him on LinkedIn . Get a copy of Orchestrating Connection this link . Time Stamps 00:56 – Why traditional networking feels forced 02:08…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Palmer

Guest: David Homan

Topics covered

• networking
• community building
• intentional relationships
• trust
• vulnerability

Keywords

• networking
• community
• relationships
• trust
• vulnerability
• intentionality
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Orchestrating Connection

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