Podcast | Kadima Careers

Ep 92: Networking For Introverts: A Conversation With Greg Roche

Written by Kadima Careers | Jan 17, 2024 11:08:07 PM
 

 

In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Greg Roche, an introverted networker, where he shares his tips and tactics for building relationships and networking. Greg emphasizes the importance of building relationships one-on-one and focusing on mutual benefit. He also highlights the power of networking and referrals in the job search process.

Discover practical tips for building meaningful connections and leveraging the power of networking in your job search. Don't miss out on this episode - tune in now!

In This Episode:

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 05:11 - Greg’ early career
  • 07:59 - Building relationships one-on-one
  • 11:05 - How to build relationships in a mutual beneficial manner
  • 22:02 - Opportunity scouts
  • 23:11 - The role of networking in the job search
  • 27:30 - Intentional networking
  • 30:19 - Starting conversations online
  • 32:26 - Making networking a habit
  • 35:08 - Tips in building relationships with strangers
  • 38:03 - Greg’s last piece of advice to listeners
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Bio:

Greg Roche teaches introverts to grow their networks without going to networking events. He is the author of the book, "The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts”. He's published The Introverted Networker which is his weekly newsletter that delivers one networking tip to your inbox every Saturday morning, and he posts every weekday on LinkedIn about networking. He's a VP of Compensation at a large healthcare company and has spent the last 25 years of his professional life working in the healthcare, consulting, cybersecurity, and multifamily real estate industries. Greg is a Colorado native who has lived in the Denver area for the past 20 years.