# EP526: David Homan - Why Networking Feels Broken & What Actually Works - Part 2 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887/ep526-david-homan-why-networking-feels-broken-what-actually-works-part-2 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887/ep526-david-homan-why-networking-feels-broken-what-actually-works-part-2.md Podcast: [The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887) Published: 2026-04-07T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aa153a7 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/3aa153a7/f193c16c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887/episodes/ep526-david-homan-why-networking-feels-broken-what-actually-works-part-2 Duration seconds: 1746 ## Resource "This is how you look at success. It is only a narrative of people to people, to people. Why else wouldn't you wanna spend your time doing that more purposefully and intentionally?" -David Homan In the finale of our two-part series with community building strategist and author, David Homan, he will show you how to turn everyday interests into real connections and why the opportunities you're looking for are already closer than you think. You'll learn how to move past hesitation, stop overthinking networking, and start building relationships that lead to real trust, referrals, and long-term opportunities. In this episode, you'll learn: Why asking for help is less effective than offering it How to overcome intimidation & connect with anyone A simple habit that strengthens relationships & builds trust To learn more about David, click here . Connect with him on LinkedIn . Get a copy of Orchestrating Connection at this link . Time Stamps 01:00 – Turning everyday interests into connection 04:48 – Why gratitude calls create unexpected opportunities 07:42 – Overcoming intimidation & imposter thinking 12:09 – Shifting from "me" to "how can I help?" 17:17 – Reconnecting with people you've lost touch with 21:47 – How real opportunities are built through people 24:14 – Why small actions create bigger impact than you think Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026 ! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY! ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887/episodes/ep526-david-homan-why-networking-feels-broken-what-actually-works-part-2/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-successful-bookkeeper-podcast-404887/ep526-david-homan-why-networking-feels-broken-what-actually-works-part-2.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.