# Networking Doesn't Pay Off for Most People — Here's What Actually Works w/ Mike Adams

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Podcast: [Mitlin Money Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779)
Published: 2026-06-24T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Your network isn't just a list of contacts. It's your most valuable asset — and most people are going about it the completely wrong way. Mike Adams, founder of IntroStars and host of The Super Connectors Podcast, spends his days connecting people and has learned what separates the people who build lifelong networks from the ones who just collect contacts. In this episode, he shares the networking mistake that repels the right people, how to get people to answer your messages, and what it takes to become someone others go out of their way to help. Topics discussed: (00:00) – Introduction (02:16) – From coding to founder (04:14) – What it means to be a super connector (07:44) – Building a network that lasts (11:03) – The 3-part mindset for networking the right way (14:27) – The value of in-person relationships (18:19) – The best alternative to cold outreach (22:38) – Elevating your personal brand online (30:05) – What brought you JOY today? If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/re…

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