Build Your Network Before You Need It: Larry Kaufman
From Your Intended Message by George Torok
May 21, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 311
About this episode
Larry Kaufman discusses the importance of networking and building professional relationships through giving and connecting.
Career Success Through Networking, Connecting and Giving Why Giving First Creates Better Professional Relationships Episode 306 (Larry is based in Chicago) This is a repeat of the poplular episode 131. In this conversation with Larry Kaufman, we explore: networking beyond exchanging business cards how networking, connecting and giving work together the difference between inner-circle and outer-circle relationships why giving can include time, knowledge and expertise how philanthropy expands both purpose and relationships why professionals need to build relationships before they need help recognizing the warning signs of takers why curiosity builds stronger relationships than self-promotion how professionals in transition can reshape networking conversations the role of becoming an indispensable resource setting personal NCG goals creating stronger relationships through intentional giving ----- About our Guest, Larry Kaufman: Larry is the author of the best-selling book, The NCG Factor - a Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement. He is a connector, giver and rainmaker who lives his life to help others. Learn more about Larry at the website…
People in this episode
Host: George Torok
Guest: Larry Kaufman
Topics covered
- networking
- professional relationships
- philanthropy
- career success
- intentional giving
- relationship building
Keywords
- networking
- professional relationships
- career success
- intentional giving
- philanthropy
- relationship building
- NCG goals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: www.Kaufman-Larry.com, LinkedIn
Books & works: The NCG Factor - a Formula for Building Life-Changing Relationships from College to Retirement
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