# Networking Ain't Bullshit | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 22

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Podcast: [Business is Bullshit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-is-bullshit-7096260)
Published: 2025-09-30T16:36:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most people suck at networking. They treat it like speed-dating for sales, pitch everyone they meet, and wonder why it never works. In this episode of Business is Bullshit, we break down: **Why only 25% of professionals actually network (even though 80% know it's critical). **The difference between genuine relationship-building and "transactional sharks." **Horror stories: zombie networkers, liars who never follow up, and yes—clowns. **Proven strategies for making networking actually work: listening first, quality over quantity, and building centers of influence (COIs). **Why AI will never replace human chemistry—and how real relationship skills are your career's best insurance policy. **The missed opportunities when you don't ask for (or give) referrals. Whether you love it, hate it, or avoid it altogether, networking is still the #1 driver of referrals, trust, and long-term business growth. And done right? It doesn't feel like bullshit. 👉 Subscribe for more no-nonsense takes on business, sales, and the myths we all fall for. And check out our other episodes: - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4lHXLzk - YouTube: https://bit.ly/42q0vtM

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