Making connections is easy, keeping them alive is where most people blow it. If you only talk to your network when you need something, you’re just another taker nobody wants to help. Building real opportunity means staying on people’s radar with genuine value, not just hitting them up out of the blue every six months.
Here’s how to keep your professional network warm and working for you, without coming off as fake or needy. Schedule a quick check-in once every month or two. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, reply to their story, comment on a post, or just send a two-sentence DM like, “Saw your latest update, love what you’re building!” or “Thought of you when I saw this article.”
Share wins, challenges, or interesting stuff that applies to their world. Not every message should be an ask. Focus on giving, send a resource, an intro, or a quick tip. If something valuable crosses your desk, pass it along. People remember who helps for real, not just who “touches base.”
Don’t disappear after the first handshake or collaboration. The magic is in following up without an agenda, showing up for the relationship, not just the transaction.
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