{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"284: Networking Strategies That Actually Drive Success with Julie Brown","description":"Networking isn\u2019t just a \u201cnice to have\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s directly tied to your promotions, paycheck, and how others perceive your value. In this episode, Erin sits down with speaker, author, and networking expert Julie Brown to unpack why networking is critical for your career growth and how to do it more effectively (and authentically). <p> Julie brings the data, the tough love, and the practical steps \u2014 from small, doable actions you can take today to common mistakes that are sabotaging your efforts, including the two most boring questions that kill any conversation. If you\u2019ve been avoiding networking or just going through the motions, this conversation will change the way you think about it. <p> Some of the things you'll hear are:   <p> 1.) The hard cold stats on why networking is key to your success      <p> 2.) The small first steps you can take if you're not doing enough networking   <p> 3.) The top two dopamine killing (i.e., bad) questions you probably ask at networking events   <p> 4.) Alternative, dopamine inducing questions to ask instead   <p> 5.) Her biggest pet peeve in networking  <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/This-Shit-Works-No-Nonsense-Networking\/dp\/173483790X\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H1LS3NA2M62Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jvg7SxYgorRJzsd-_89BNRdjpjB8c833f-5kIaZlpb80fLKVl3cBjffpfmalkbL73STRqo8p22dETIVHd8tBbNVyr9-FfDWFgR2nZb048wnMV_6mdml0wxbQ2U_HgLoFgafvjllqNbBGG2a25wkfoAMjVOsbo3OTHKPlwEuA_6a2IjUQfps-9yaBps9ejalwsj4JPirWktn9bvrQhhKCW57jvtfOOu2iC-5aALt52eE.9ZfeHqsYfAHaUSdx65EaNhFmWX8mYM57av1j9byJu68&dib_tag=se&keywords=this+shit+works+book&qid=1747064033&sprefix=this+shit+works+book%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1">\u200aThis Shit Works<\/a> <p> <p> <a href="https:\/\/juliebrownbd.com\/">https:\/\/juliebrownbd.com\/ <\/a> <p>         <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p> <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p> \u200a\u201dBeing good at the job is such a barrier to entry now-that's the barrier to entry. What's gonna set you apart is who knows what you do? Who is invested in your success? Who wants to see you succeed?\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u200a\u201dOur offices, meetings, work and workspaces are designed for productivity over connection. It's our job to filter back in the connection and still stay productive.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201c\u200aDon't grow your network. Just use the one you already have.\u201d <p><\/li> ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"