Developing Relationships With Top Players - Master Thread

[MTF]

You've probably heard it at least a few times before: you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Personally, I can't stand hearing it in every single article about being successful, but there's some truth in it.

Social influence is real - we tend to behave in a similar way to people close to us. We copy their vocabulary, gestures, share at least some of their opinions, and often, even expectations and ambitions.

I've always been a loner and it never really bothered me that I didn't fit in. At least I wasn't imitating the masses and blazed my own path.

But recently I realized that if you want to grow, sooner or later you should spend more time and energy developing relationships with people who will inspire you to get to the next level.

It doesn't mean not hanging out with your current friends anymore, cutting people from your life just because they aren't entrepreneurs or looking down on anyone who doesn't share your views. It simply means upgrading your social environment so you can expose yourself to new ways of thinking, new perspectives, new standards, and ultimately, accelerate your personal growth.

Hence, this thread. I'd like to use it as a sort of a depository of the best lessons, strategies, articles, videos, and other resources specifically about developing relationships with top players as I know that if I have issues with that, other probably have them, too.

I need to emphasize that this isn't merely about making new friends - I'm talking specifically about connecting with people who think big, whether they're successful businessmen, investors, athletes, musicians, authors, public speakers, doctors, lawyers, filmmakers, etc. - including people who aren't A players yet, but are on track to become them.

And just so it's clear: this is about connecting with them because you know that you can be of value to them (and obviously, they can be of value to you), not because you just want to get something out of them.

Now that we're done with all the disclaimers, let's start (continued in the next post for readability)...

 

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[MTF]

In Jesse Itzler's books (Living with a SEAL and Living with the Monks) he shared two cool strategies he uses to connect with top players:

1. Just ask them to be your friends. Direct quote from "Living with a SEAL": "This is a habit I have. When I see or read about someone interesting, I call them up and basically ask them to be my friend." Jesse is a well-known businessman and investor, so it's probably much easier for him to make it work.

However, I think that it can work, to some extent, for those who aren't as influential, too. For example, you could cold email a person you admire and sell yourself as a valuable potential contact by offering some feedback about their recent project, website, or whatever.

Also, you don't necessarily have to reach out to the most famous guy. The current top bestselling business author is probably much harder to connect with than a guy whose books were bestsellers in the 90s or 00s (and he can be more insightful, too).

2. Writing thank-you letters. Jesse writes: "When I was in my twenties I wrote ten handwritten letters every day to thank people." He also mentions this strategy in this interview.

Jordan Harbinger writes about a similar strategy in his Level One free networking course (you can sign up for free here: Level One: High Caliber Networking Intensive). He essentially recommends reaching out cold to someone you admire and with whom you want to connect by leaving a comment on the article they wrote, reviewing their book or reaching out to them on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook and telling them that you're a fan.

It's very easy to do and I started doing it more often recently. Even if it doesn't lead to anything other than a quick reply, at least you're spreading some gratitude.

I like Jesse's approach more, though, because it takes a lot more work to send a handwritten letter so it's much more uncommon. It's also a bit harder because you won't always be able to find a physical address of the person you'd like to reach.

 

[Kak]

Nice tips on thank you letters. I’m going to try that.

Courses on how to meet top notch people? I definitely wouldn’t.

You honestly just need to have something interesting going on and the people follow. That is my number 1 way I have met key players in my business life.

Next... Be one of these people. Spend time doing the same things that these people because you are one. Example... Get good at golf, and genuinely enjoy it. Tennis too. Give money to charity. Sign up for charity golf tournaments. Go to charity galas and auctions.

Finally lead these people. They respect you, in some ways above themselves. Not because you bragged about how bad a$$ you are, because you actually are bad a$$ to them. They ask your advice. To them, you are more interesting than they are. What you have going on is a huge game changer there will be no shortage of help, advice and networking available to you. Be the trend setter.

 

[MTF]

Here are some groups that, by design, should attract high-quality people:

• Toastmasters - a public speaking and leadership organization. If you want to improve your public speaking skills, I don't think there's a better option than Toastmasters. They have chapters all around the world so no matter where you live, there's probably one nearby (and if not, they can help you start it). I recently attended a meeting and it was really cool and very action-oriented (a lot of speaking and feedback, virtually no theory).
  
• Rotary International (recommended by @Kak) - bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. Like Toastmasters, there are clubs all around the world.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization - the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts.
  
• Young Entrepreneur Council - the world’s most exclusive group of young entrepreneurs. Their requirements are pretty restrictive (at least $1 million in annual revenue,) so it's 100% top player kind of a group.
• FoundersCard - a community comprised of the world's most successful and influential entrepreneurs, innovators, and business owners. They seem to be more focused on the benefits (travel, hotel, etc.) their card offers.
• Social Enterprise Alliance - supports its members, chapters and the national social enterprise movement by convening the field, providing necessary social entrepreneurship tools and resources and raising awareness around the country. U.S. only.
  
• Startup Grind - a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs.
• Edward Lowe Foundation - the foundation’s entrepreneurship initiatives are focused on second-stage companies — growth-oriented firms that have moved beyond startup but haven’t yet reached maturity. Our peer learning, leadership education and strategic information programs are geared to help these companies continue growing. U.S. only.
• Vistage - an executive coaching organization that aims to help high-integrity leaders make great decisions that benefit their companies, families, and communities.
  
• Young Presidents' Organization - global platform for chief executives to engage, learn and grow. YPO members harness the knowledge, influence and trust of the world’s most influential and innovative business leaders to inspire business, personal, family and community impact.
• Ashoka - identifies and supports the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community to embrace these new frameworks and build an “everyone a changemaker” world.
• Dynamite Circle - connect with fellow entrepreneurs in all kinds of industries; from physical products and SaaS, to productized services and online courses. Mostly targeting digital nomads.

There are many other service clubs similar to Rotary (examples include: Kiwanis, Lions, Civitan International), but they don't seem to be targeting businessmen as much as Rotary.

If you have experience with any of these clubs or can recommend a different club, please share your experience!

 

[MTF]

According to Dan Kennedy, author of "No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent", affluent (defined as millionaires or multimillionaires) are spending money primarily on experiences and exclusivity. Some examples cited in the book:

• home furnishings,
• women's evening apparel,
• fine jewelry,
• artwork, collectibles.

If you're in one of these industries, you'll probably have easier access to them.

To better understand the affluent, he suggests reading the following magazines (I excluded the ones that no longer exist):

• Elite Traveler,
• Forbes,
• Fortune,
• Robb Report,
• Town & Country,
• Upscale,
• Worth.

And here are some places he recommends to go to:

• classic car shows, such as Barrett-Jackson,
• boat shows,
• Boca Raton, Florida,
• Scottsdale, Arizona (lol, many Fastlaners already there),
• Bridgeport, Connecticut,
• Jackson Hole, Wyoming

According to a report from Wealth-X, a market research firm that focuses on ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals ($30 million or more in assets), here are the top interests of rich people (starting from the most popular one):

1. Philanthropy — 56.3%
2. Travel — 31%
3. Art — 28.7%
4. Fashion and style — 25.2%
5. Politics — 22.2%
6. Wine and spirits — 15.9%
7. Boating — 14.9%
8. Health and exercise — 14.8%
9. Automobiles — 14.5%
10. Collectibles — 14.1%
11. Football/soccer — 13.1%
12. Reading — 12.3%
13. Cultural events — 12.1%
14. Golf — 11%
15. Dining — 10.9%
16. Hunting — 8.8%
17. Jewelry — 8.1%
18. Fishing — 7.8%
19. Watches — 7.7%
20. Skiing — 7.2%

Obviously, not every affluent person cares about luxury living and there are plenty of successful people who shop exclusively at Walmart and don't have any expensive hobbies. Still, there's a higher chance to meet top players engaging in the aforementioned hobbies and visiting the aforementioned places.

 

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[BD64]

The two main things which have really expanded my network:

1. When you get advice, implement it. And after you implement it, let the person know what you did and how it went. I have had people I meet with actually thank me and offer to "mentor" me because finally, someone actually took action on what they suggested. It makes them feel valuable and helpful.

2. Thank them for their time and politely ask if they know anyone else who might be good to meet. If you do this at the end of every meeting, you will always have a followup meeting. And guess what, this gives you a bulletproof way to implement what I wrote above.

Also, check out anything and everything by Keith Ferrazzi. He delivers high quality content and his books 'Never Eat Alone' & 'Whos Got Your Back' are excellent.

 

[stallone]

One trick that seems unstoppable to me (but to be frank, I haven't tried it; no empirical evidence from me here!) is the '10 meetings' technique from 'The lessons school forgot' by Steve Sammartino. It goes like this:

You want to understand a market. In his book, it's all about getting a job there, but for us Fastlaners it'd be about creating a product.

- Pick a person in that market you could meet. Send a nice email asking for 20 min of their time for coffee (plenty of ways to do this wrong, but I know people here don't need a how-to)
- Have an informal converation. Show that you are an outsider, but passionate about, their industry. Let them talk and just listen. You will learn a lot.
- When time is over, ask if they could recommend you someone else to talk to to understand the industry. They may even do an intro for you.
- On the second conversation, you are no longer an outsider and can do slightly better questions. Repeat
- By conversation #5 you sound like you know what you are talking about
- By conversation #10 you are an INSIDERS, and you have spent quality time with some captains of the industry.

 

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[SteveO]

Great thread. I don't really have any inputs here. It is my opinion that we look to others too frequently while trying to get started. It is all inside of us though. I like the people that I hang out with to be people that I LIKE to hang out with.

In the real estate world, experience has told me that I don't care for the other players very much. It seems like most would rather take a kick to the stomach over an obligation to talk business with a "lesser value" person. That is not always the case though. I had an acquaintance on my softball team that shared his expertise in a friendly fashion. It felt like arrogance rather than friendly banter though.

Most people in this business are assholes. Not that I'm judging.

I invested and worked with a high net worth individual that was the author of a book. He referred to me as his star pupil a number of years ago. Then we went up against each other for an apartment deal. He was quick to tell me how aggressive his attorneys were. I took the challenge. It cost me 50k but I got the deal and made much more. But, we were no longer cordial to each other.

 

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[MTF]

I've never used it, but www.Clarity.fm looks like a really cool opportunity to connect with top players.

Yes, you're paying them for their time and you probably won't befriend them just by booking a call with them, but you can pay for 10 minutes of their time and get some really good insights to help you grow your business.

It's almost like mentorship on demand, and it's not really that expensive if you focus on asking only the most essential questions (and thus, limiting the length of your call).

 

[MTF]

@Kak's response to my question about networking:

5 grand a month for a mastermind group? Really? That’s absurd.

Give 5 grand a month to 1 or 2 charities and you’ll probably do better. In order to meet people by giving you need to be considered a major donor. Then you get invited to events where they ask you for more money. Lol.

I owe a lot of my network to lobbying. Lobbyists all know each other and all lobbyists do all day is meet with CEOs and influential politicians. Hell you could hire decent lobbyist for 5k per month.

Philanthropy, church, golf, and running my businesses for the rest of it. It just happened. Sorry I don’t have a better answer for you, I never set out to do it. Networking events specifically to network early on in my career were a JOKE.

Have you heard of the Rotary Club? That might be worth a look for you. I have heard good things.

 

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[MTF]

sooo, @MTF , do you want to be my friend?

Haha sure.

This is my strategy, just find an event where you can find the person you want to meet, like conferences, concerts, ...

I like it. I came up with something similar today - figure out what drives the person you want to meet, find something that you both share, do something in this sphere, and chances are you'll naturally meet them somewhere along the journey.

For example, if a person you like to meet is passionate about saving rainforests and you happen to care about the environment, too, you can become an advocate of an organization working in this field, and thus, put yourself on the radar of the person you'd like to connect with. Or if you want to meet an ultramarathoner, then run an ultra and you'll either meet them or at least meet people who know them (and who can possibly introduce you).

 

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[TinyOldLady]

1. Just ask them to be your friends.

sooo, @MTF , do you want to be my friend?

Yesterday I had the pleasure to talk to two nobel prize laureates. Even if they were not physicists, it was a bit like a dream , because I always wanted to be one of them. Now how did I do that? I went to an event where they meet. This is my strategy, just find an event where you can find the person you want to meet, like conferences, concerts, ...

 

[MTF]

My block on this is I can't identify who A - players are,let alone who is up and coming.

Generally speaking - watch what they do. If they talk more than they do, they're not A players and won't ever be. Don't mistake social influence for actual experience. Check their website(s), businesses, etc. If you like what you're seeing because they lead by example, then it's probably worth connecting with them.

 

[Real Deal Denver]

Great thread. I don't really have any inputs here. It is my opinion that we look to others too frequently while trying to get started. It is all inside of us though. I like the people that I hang out with to be people that I LIKE to hang out with.

In the real estate world, experience has told me that I don't care for the other players very much. It seems like most would rather take a kick to the stomach over an obligation to talk business with a "lesser value" person. That is not always the case though. I had an acquaintance on my softball team that shared his expertise in a friendly fashion. It felt like arrogance rather than friendly banter though.

Most people in this business are assholes. Not that I'm judging.

I invested and worked with a high net worth individual that was the author of a book. He referred to me as his star pupil a number of years ago. Then we went up against each other for an apartment deal. He was quick to tell me how aggressive his attorneys were. I took the challenge. It cost me 50k but I got the deal and made much more. But, we were no longer cordial to each other.

Every word is true @SteveO

Been there, too many times.

As for me, also being in real estate, I prefer a much more powerful and direct method to improve. Books.

A lot of the very successful people have written books, and I buy every one of them. I get months worth of information in a single book, so they are a very efficient use of my time. At that point, I can hold my own, and I "trade" suggestions with the high rollers I know. That's a different ball game - we are peers. Respect. Nobody knows everything, and I've had super successful people call me with a quick question. The door is open for me to do the same, but I prefer to present them with a venture of some sort that they can make money on. Cut right to the chase. I prefer high level serious talks. This is business.

Asking for some sort of mentorship just doesn't seem professional to me. These people are in business. If someone asked me, I'd steer them in the right direction and maybe give them a pointer or two - but I'm not going to allow them to be joined at my hip to learn my business.

Although education is out there, in abundance, some lessons you just have learn by doing. I'm glad to hear your apartment deal went through. No doubt you gained a lot of knowledge from that. When you reach that level of doing a deal, the help is just not there. The warning about his aggressive law firm was much more bravado than teaching or advice. Arrogance. You taught him a few new steps in that dance. Not everyone can mambo, as you know.

If that happened between us, I would certainly be cordial. I will NEVER have enough serious players in my business to associate with. And although they may be competition, I always try to have a good business relationship with them. They can feed me deals, and I can do the same for them - and I have. If they can't do a deal, I want to be first on their list of people they will call. It can be a win across the board for everyone, and it should be. You can never have too many friends like those.

Thanks for your most refreshing post @SteveO and telling it like it is in your world!

 

[Andy Black]

Damn. I never saw this thread before.

Here's a tip:

"Be seen to help their people."


I joined a Facebook group of 2,500+ Irish business owners a year ago. It's the Facebook group accompanying a large business directory of 130,000+ Irish businesses. I joined to be a peer, not to pitch as a digital marketer.

I bounced around as I normally do, helping people, supporting people, and not doing that insufferable "content marketing". The group owner spotted me being active and supportive. She messaged me asking to have a quick chat. In that chat she learned what I do (because I never mentioned it in the group). She asked if I wanted to be in the VIP group for $150/year. I said of course and paid. I prefer paid groups as they're less spammy.

She eventually got me to do a free workshop for the main group. The recording will go into the paid group.

She loved the workshop so much that she asked me to call her again. I'm now going to help her grow and increase engagement in the free group, as well as add value monthly to her VIP group. I also offered to help her setup a training portal and move the VIP group out of Facebook. She's delighted of course and we're chatting every week now and get on like a house on fire.

She waived my annual membership fee. That's happened quite a lot when I'm in forums and Facebook groups.

Simple really.

 

[rollerskates]

Writing thank-you letters. Jesse writes: "When I was in my twenties I wrote ten handwritten letters every day to thank people."

And HAND write them, no computer, no printer. And anyone who hasn't learned cursive, please do so, it's an important skill that isn't being taught anymore in most schools.

 

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[Kak]

I've never used it, but www.Clarity.fm looks like a really cool opportunity to connect with top players.

Yes, you're paying them for their time and you probably won't befriend them just by booking a call with them, but you can pay for 10 minutes of their time and get some really good insights to help you grow your business.

It's almost like mentorship on demand, and it's not really that expensive if you focus on asking only the most essential questions (and thus, limiting the length of your call).

Unfortunately, I highly doubt the “top players” are there trading their time for money.

 

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[MTF]

For example I've the source code of the guy who I'm intrested in which is on github, and hasn't been maintained for a while . I'm using it, and what to thank him. I have his name and city from the software license (I can't find him on fb,Twitter,linkedin)

Post your thanks in a comment, send him a message there if possible, write a quick note on your blog recommending the source code, tweet about it, or something like that. Plenty of ways to thank a person, and it's possible sooner or later they'll encounter your public thank-you.

Let's look at this forum, supposedly how a lot of fastlaners can reach each other. Yet they often don't have websites or product disclosed, how can you evenbegin to validate that these really are wealthy people?

You will get a feel for it once you exchange some PMs or emails with people. Today I'm much better at judging whether someone is serious (this person doesn't have to be wealthy yet, it's all about a certain mindset) or just pretends to be.

Lastly, the best way to connect with similar people is by doing. For example, I've been on this forum for many years and now it's easier for me to reach out to other Fastlaners because they recognize me. The same in my business (self-publishing). Make a name for yourself and you'll attract like-minded people (or at least make it easier to get noticed).

 

[samuraijack]

I invested and worked with a high net worth individual that was the author of a book. He referred to me as his star pupil a number of years ago. Then we went up against each other for an apartment deal. He was quick to tell me how aggressive his attorneys were. I took the challenge. It cost me 50k but I got the deal and made much more. But, we were no longer cordial to each other.

He should've been proud. That's the ultimate goal of a mentor, for his pupils to surpass him.

 

[SteveO]

He should've been proud. That's the ultimate goal of a mentor, for his pupils to surpass him.

The ultimate goal for most is money. I really doubt that he cared at all about me other than to advance his agenda. I would not really expect that he would have any concern about me otherwise.

 

[Solrac]

Unfortunately, I highly doubt the “top players” are there trading their time for money.

I checked out that site once a few years ago and saw Mark Cuban on there. He was charging $500 a minute. I don't know if he's still around on there (or why he would be) but it definitely was a surprise ($500 a minute is a STEAL for Mark).

 

[stallone]

I've never used it, but www.Clarity.fm looks like a really cool opportunity to connect with top players.

Yes, you're paying them for their time and you probably won't befriend them just by booking a call with them, but you can pay for 10 minutes of their time and get some really good insights to help you grow your business.

It's almost like mentorship on demand, and it's not really that expensive if you focus on asking only the most essential questions (and thus, limiting the length of your call).

I've used clarity.fm and it worked well. It's like an extra pair of eyes before making a big change (in my case, pricing). I recommend it.

 

[waveman]

In my experience attending general business events/seminars can make it a lot easier for you to get access to elite entrepreneurs but your mileage may vary (as in, some events are going to have people just starting out or people just seeing if running a business is something they'd be interested in). But I do believe you can learn something from everyone. This might only be something that happens in my country but the best ones to attend were free. I usually check allevents.in to find events around me. Sometimes things pop up on short notice though so checking once a day is a good habit to build.

I think a major thing to remember is that these elite people are all focused on value and support- and they'll be drawn to talk to people who show a positive attitude, drive, or a great spirit. In my case I met great people who immediately liked me off the bat because they saw me working the room earlier and speaking to a ton of different people without being self centered or pitching myself.

This leads into a question I've got: I made it into a private whatsapp group of high level business people in a really restrictive group (under 35, over 1 million ZAR turnover per year). But I don't know where to start or what to do with this. How do I spark a conversation with them (telephonically) or how do I show value to get them to talk to me and/or get mentorship?

 

[Real Deal Denver]

Well, if you want to verify someone has crypto holdings, just ask for a signature then check the value of their wallet on the blockchain. They can't forge the signature (without taking over bitcoin) and they can't fake the amount contained in the wallet.

Probably a fastlane disruptive business in their with foolproof validation. Probably why banks are into tokenising assets, I guess Santander can add value with a fiat backed unspoofable proof of funds that can be done cheaper and easier than the modern day.

I do know a few people that are verifiable top players. Multi-millionaires. By the way, their success goes far beyond having money - it has a lot more to do with who they are and how they do what they do. They could be successful in any number of different business ventures.

Don't think these people won't mind having you attach to them so they can be a mentor of some sort. They will mind.

If you want to truly learn their business, develop some sort of mutually beneficial business relationship that involves money. They pay you for your services, or you pay them as a consultant. In other words - this is serious.

You don't think they have things to do in their spare time, or they want some junior associate tagging along to learn their business? Get real. I assure you that they have a complete support staff to handle whatever needs to get done, and they don't relish the thought of explaining things to any of them on how to do their job properly. Much less a tag along aspiring associate of some kind.

This is all a good concept, but in reality, someone for them to mentor would be viewed by them as either a valuable business associate, or potential competition. I'm sure they already have both.

The friends I have in high places are certainly cordial and helpful - to a degree. Asking them to, more or less, teach me their business, on the other hand, would probably get me a laugh, followed by a look of "are you really that stupid?"

But good luck with that idea anyway. Just trying to tell you the way it is.

 

[Rich Wood]

High rollers are typically very busy people. Getting on their calendar can be tricky but feasible if you know the appropriate way to ask. I worked with a colleague that is a VC, and now advise him on a Private REIT. I've assisted in his fundraising efforts, and so finding accredited investors has become a bit of a skill. I've found the best way to find like-minded successful people is the following.
1. Look to associate with the owners of your business product suppliers. The top brass of your suppliers will always meet with you as you are there customer.
2. Look to take a leadership position in an association, or board-seat. It is amazing the doors that will open up when requesting a meeting to discuss association matters - be it a NGO, or business group. These conversations naturally lead to stuff outside the association.
3. Enroll your kids in activities where the parents may be in the same socio-economic status, and it is easy to casually mingle.
4. Look at who is developing real-estate in your area (name on the sign), reach out to them, and ask to join their club (private placements). Reach out for mentoring advice if you don't have the funds yet to join.
5. I also attend technology conferences and always wait around to speak with the panelists, with the goal of setting a follow-up meeting. I've met many successful start-up entrepreneurs and VC's through this effort - real money people.

I completely agree that finding truly successful people is very important in life, and will assist you quickly in your journey to pattern your life after many of the attributes they represent and steps they have taken.

 

[MTF]

SOLID video, probably the best thing I've ever watched about networking:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YodeBu7vUGY

 

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[Andy Black]

What you do, Andy, is called the strategy of preeminence by Jay Abraham. Excellent work, and not because you got that fee waived but because of how much value you must have offered for free.

I didn’t add loads of “value” in the sense of dropping knowledge bombs (aka value vomiting). I just became an active member in a group she wants more engagement in.

While most people are lurking, the rest are either posting pictures of work they’ve done or their latest promos, or they’re linking out to helpful articles and podcasts they’ve written.

What do all group owners want? They want to build a community and they want engagement. If I’m bouncing around engaging with people and just generally being friendly and welcoming then that’s exactly what they want more of.

No sneaky tactics required. No courses to take or books to read.

Just act how you would if you walked into a lounge full of business people.

 

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[Fox]

Great job @MTF - your posts have been super high value lately (and in the past too ha!).
+Rep

 

[Dave Daily]

Great topic @MTF +Rep

It's really funny that you bring this up. It must be the hundredth monkey effect or something because I've been posting about this on other groups quite a bit. Like you, I tend to be to myself more than hanging out with lots of people, but that does have its consequences, so I've decided recently to 'pay to play' by buying in a program where I have access to people with good business cred. In my 49 years I've never done anything like this as I've always been afraid to be scammed, but before I'm dead, I'd like to personally know what it's like to do something like this. It's an experiment and if I lose my money, it's okay, I'll survive. And either way I'll be one experience richer.

I do believe that reading books and participating on forums and watching youtube videos can impart some of the 'mindset' of successful people that can help you to absorb some of that goodness, but I think being in the room, in real time, is even more special, and can have a greater impact. I imagine going to the summit in February would be amazing. You have to pay to go to that, even if it's just travel, food, and accommodations.

So in short, I'm with you on this one. I'm planning to step up my networking, but only networking with high-quality folks. And, I have to be willing to pay for those opportunities. Am I wrong?

 

[Kak]

I checked out that site once a few years ago and saw Mark Cuban on there. He was charging $500 a minute. I don't know if he's still around on there (or why he would be) but it definitely was a surprise ($500 a minute is a STEAL for Mark).

I stand corrected.

 

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