The Power of Networking in Transforming Connections into Lasting Business Growth
What if the secret to skyrocketing your business success isn’t what you know, but who you know — and how well you connect with them?
In this episode, Tim welcomes networking powerhouse Robert Butwin, an entrepreneur from a lineage of self-made millionaires who has carved his own path in business through the art of connection. From rejecting traditional business practices to mastering network marketing, Robert reveals how relationships are the key to success in any industry.
Let’s dive deep into Robert’s strategies for building a powerful network, leveraging AI, and creating long-term success through collaboration. By focusing on serving others and building a strong team around you, you can unlock opportunities you never before imagined.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Meet Robert Butwin (00:02)
- Why networking isn’t just about transactions (01:21)
- Does networking work for every business? (03:23)
- What creates lasting business relationships? (05:42)
- What do people really want in networking? (07:17)
- How Robert broke the mould to innovate and thrive in a changing world (10:47)
- Marketing through conversations for business success (13:44)
- Strategic partnerships to amplify success (17:26)
- The SOAR Academy explained (21:14)
- Why networking is a lot like dating (24:47)
- Creating relationship currency for long-term success (28:29)
- Quick-fire questions with Robert (32:44)
Quotes
“Networking is like opening a bank account — you need to make deposits before you could make withdrawals. And one of the biggest mistakes that I see many people make when they network is they’re too focused only on transactions, rather than developing a team of people around them.” – Robert Butwin
“People want to surround themselves with people they like. And so when you can be of service, and when you can be of value to people, and when you can lift them up and see them succeed selflessly, they’ll often take you along with them.” – Tim Hyde
“Ultimately, marketing and growth comes down to the number of conversations we can have, and if we can talk to more people, our business will inevitably grow.” – Tim Hyde
“It doesn’t have to always be a client-supplier relationship. It could be a strategic partner relationship. It could be an I-know-someone-I-can-introduce-you relationship. It could be a you-would-be-a-fantastic-podcast-guest relationship. We’ve got to look a little bit outside the box.” – Tim Hyde
“You want to warm that or nurture that connection. You want to take it from a connection to a client, not a customer. A customer is a one-time purchase — a client is somebody that you’re going to be involved with.” – Robert Butwin
“Sometimes success doesn’t happen as fast as you want. But if your DNA is the fact that you know that you’re going to get to wherever you need to get to, you’re going to accomplish whatever you’re looking to accomplish.” – Robert Butwin
Resources
Street Smart Networking by Robert Butwin
How To Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey Mackay
Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty by Harvey Mackay
How To Be a No-Limit Person by Wayne Dyer
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Get in touch with ROBERT BUTWIN
Website: https://shifthappens.com/
