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Jason Seward: Why Introverts Win at Networking (If They Ask One Question)
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- Burning The Ships
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- Jan 18, 2026
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- 3271
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Summary
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships , I’m breaking down one of the most powerful forces behind everything I’ve built in business and life: networking . This conversation was recorded the morning after hosting our very first Deal Maker Hampton Roads event, and it gave me a fresh perspective on just how differently people experience rooms full of strangers. I share why networking has always been my biggest strength, how it’s shaped my career, and why being “resourceful” often just means knowing who to call. But more importantly, I talk about introverts—the anxiety they feel walking into events, the courage it takes just to show up, and a simple question that can completely change the experience. If you’ve ever avoided networking because it feels uncomfortable, intimidating, or draining, this episode is for you. This isn’t about collecting business cards or forcing sales conversations. It’s about creating environments, building real relationships, extracting value, and giving value—no matter your personality type. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Why networking events don’t have to be big or expensive 01:15 Why this is a solo episode after hosting our first Deal Maker event 02:03 JJ’s Joke of the Week 02:54 Why networking has been my biggest professional advantage 04:16 How networking both energizes and drains me 05:13 Being resourceful by knowing who to call—not how to do everything 06:08 Building trust by doing what you say you’ll do 07:18 The power of long-term relationship building 08:16 Why curating environments brings me the most joy 12:08 Hosting events—from backyard cookouts to 60-person meetups 13:53 The introvert moment that changed my perspective 14:27 Half the room identifying as introverts 15:15 Understanding anxiety through someone else’s lens 1…