How to Network | Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss shares strategies for effective networking.
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About Tim Ferriss:
Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for “Best of iTunes” three years running.
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[@timferriss]

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[@musmic17]

I like the new weird tim ferriss that kinda looks like christian bale playing tim ferriss

[@wahafah]

lol that made me laugh

[@dimitridehouck9506]

Ok here is my first hard laugh for today :D

[@NurseAyan]

Hahahahahahah

[@dlc435]

Count Drago*

[@larsonimort6735]

Bro! Tim Ferris is such a Christian Bale character 😭😭😭

[@SiimLand]

To be interesting, be interested

[@ryanhitchcock2585]

Is a wooden wine glass still called a glass despite being made out of wood? These are the real questions Tim.

[@shadfurman]

Ryan Hitchcock wine wood? Receptacle? Container? WHAT DO WE CALL IT?!

[@akashchoudhary8162]

Goblet?

[@Crates-Media]

Richie-richalice: the only suitable means of imbibement for the billionaire connoisseur.

[@drewp1974]

Called a “wine wood”

[@christophermallett7983]

It's the cup of a carpenter's son #timfoundtheholygrail

[@abhimat]

"deep on the end of my ignorance pool" nice phrase, Tim Ferriss!

[@moshefabrikant1]

1:30 Volunteering brings you options to network Be interesting and be interested 4:00 Offer a little bit about yourself but mainly be interested

[@MarshmallowHumor]

The common sense approach to networking. I love it!

[@danerose575]

This was great! One way I built my team of mentors was simply asking who was the best and then asking them if for any amount of money they would be there to advise me when I needed them. Sometimes I hired them to work along side me. Sometimes I volunteered for free to help them. But it's surprisingly how many great people are never asked for this kind of help.

[@cmhem3]

Such great advice! Honest yet strategic. Most advice recommends "spray and pray" but thats exhausting and feels fake. I feel connected to your advice about "going narrow, a mile deep" only exerting effort in people that feel interested/interesting. Thank you sir!

[@samtavoosian3059]

👍🏻

[@kennymckinney4710]

Thanks Tim, I'm a bit of an introvert and just hearing format gives me good encouragement to get out there and engage more.

[@lilienliseuse]

Kenny McKinney me too

[@ashishnagpal2007]

Wow, Tim. Your advice is so simple and effective. Appreciate you for sharing this

[@DianneRobbinsSocial]

Saw your interview on Gary Vee a few days ago, and ordered your book right away. It's due to arrive tomorrow, and I can't wait! Have an amazing day, "Timothy"!.

[@shadfurman]

"This is my dog Molly, and this is a wooden wine glass." Best opening ever!!! Lol

[@adamcrane6451]

Tim - this is some great advice about networking. Playing the long game works, and you just might make some friends in the process.

[@LucasMontano]

Thanks for sharing Tim. It's really about the mindset on doing networking.

[@olgakukh9512]

Thanks God there are people like you, Tim! Thank you for being that "human guinea pig" that inspires others!))

[@tylerescudero]

So dank. Dank knowledge from Timmy boy. Happy danksgiving fam

[@robertpearce7795]

If you're able to effectively apply this stuff to the real world, then you have my respect. Personally, I'm utterly useless with the subtle social cues involved.

[@ScottDuncanCoaching]

Nice different approach to networking, especially useful for people early in their business and brand ventures, when cash and time are limited.

[@rickhammond8037]

Started reading the new book last night. Really enjoying ir so far

[@davidhernandez9275]

I lived this advice. This is pure gold, thank you so much!!! I just drafted an Email to a potential mentor

[@JoshSnyman]

Thanks for this Tim. You are a constant source of tactile advice for me. Pura Vida!

[@MiaogisTeas]

Great to see you finally rocking the shaved head look, welcome to the club brother.

[@havealov3455]

After couple bottles of Jack Daniels, several round of Budweisers, few shot of tequilas, here I'm... with my A Team. (if you need to build more relaxed network, try sharing LSD, magic mushrooms, or DMT). Tim Ferriss is one of the genuine people on the youtube, real entrepreneur, real investor. You know what I'm talking about... "here in my garage" lol

[@abhishekmishra-zm9kx]

Man, you have mastered human Psychology ....

[@lifestyledons7245]

Can't wait to read this book!!!

[@gdmao1232]

Super video Tim.

[@MetalMario137]

So basically..... Finding a way to make legitimate conversation with strangers to make new friends? Got it. In seriousness, as much of a common-sense approach that this is, I always had the negative impression of "networking" as what you described in the introduction of your video. I let the common impressions of society cloud my thought. Thank you for breaking that mental wall Tim, so I can re-discover making new friends like when we were kids.

[@JapantravelplanetJTP]

This is very useful advice and these tips make a lot of sense. It really is about building a solid network of people that we can hopefully grow with over time. Also, very nice video production! Thanks.

[@Nostravinci]

Thank you Tim, yet again!

[@SaschaRissling]

Amazing advice!

[@pisethly2775]

Appreciated for your explaining

[@stephanazor8898]

I like the new intro

[@ameyp]

hey man, can u tell em which song that is?

[@TheZGALa]

Booze! Good questions, and listening. Practice, practice, practice. Honestly.

[@xxkarenp]

Thanks for the reminder! I moved to a new city - keeping this in mind. Still getting used to the beard haha. Hi Molly!

[@johnlozauskas778]

He is so right with buying people drinks - in 2001, to find more business I would go out with my Telcom friends who usually knew IT managers which is my would. We would go out for drinks and they would tell me their problems. I would offer to solve it for them. Sometimes worked sometimes did not. The worst that would happen is my friends would look good to their clients and we would have a good time. I am still excellent friends with one of my former clients from that Era.

[@derekstark6612]

You’re the man TF. Can’t wait to meet you in person and discuss a few ideas I’ve got - and yes there will be action to follow ;)

[@TheZGALa]

Thank you for the valuable tips, Tim!

[@ryanspony]

This video is much better than the other promo videos. Tim's posture and lighting is much better. His dog comes in which is fun. He needs to wear pants instead of boxers or whatever he's wearing :p Please Tim, do not lean over in these videos, it is fueling the haters.

[@the_vinimotta]

Sounds like great advice actually

[@curtsassak6629]

Loving your videos

[@Ainttrippin]

Okay, so anytime you meet anyone tell them "I just finished my first book, I'm really nervous" lmao

[@pranakhan]

This is the idea for MVP; or Minimum Viable Product. The MVP has a utility. You can talk to people about a book (idea) to gauge interest levels before you commit yourself to the process of writing. You have to know you can handle a deadline like a boss, but even in networking you can pitch a virtual idea to get feedback to work into your design. Some people take this into aggressive business tactics, where you sell your book before its written, but I'm not personally on board with that.

[@bglobbi]

Start with "I'm Tim Ferris" too!

[@Abeltone]

Lol

[@archimedesserafinowicz3623]

lol

[@YounJungChungYJC]

Wow, thanks so much Tim!

[@SagarSood]

These videos are great! Keep 'em coming buddy! :)

[@benq2296]

Great tip Tim. Cheers.

[@freelancewriter]

I'll definitely read this book.

[@MajorasMaskMailman]

Damn, you passed all of those people in fame since then.

[@nba_fan7214]

Narrow and long... well I've got half of that down

[@bachobama6267]

NBA_FAN 🤣

[@SaadonAksah]

Well thats very informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@elli6432]

Hey Tim, great video! When are you going to do an audiobook of Tribe of Mentors?

[@katknip865]

Great advice, thanks

[@Alphfirm]

Dope strategy!

[@swipedown6651]

Love the intro, props to whoever created it! Can't wait to start diving into your new book "Tribe of Mentors". Thank you for your advice. We wIll execute this in the week coming up.

[@jaymzhowlett3984]

Killer Intro Track :D !!!

[@successfulmindset3887]

Awesome books and life hacks.

[@charliem123321]

Killing it 💪

[@h.p6016]

Great Job man

[@anitaknopp1717]

M.U

[@Bkind2all.]

Long time no hear!

[@JMDirect]

Copping your book. Thanks for sharing 💯

[@Tiaancode5]

Liking the Kung-fu beard... This is amazing (the how to is not going around very often) thank you for all you are doing to enrich people around the world... on a side note really diggg the 3 day fast every month I am doing a 2 day fast every month #CleanTheBodyCleanseTheMind Rock on....

[@leohyams9227]

Summary of notes taken - these are not word for word and I have put my own comments in - **Go long and narrow** - develop deep relationships with specific people who occupy domains in which you are interested in - maintain relationship over a long period of time - **Don't start with an ask** - **Be generous** - "who can I buy a round of drinks for" - This is for in-person events: Get at least one point of social contact for the person you are trying to meet ("**get a social stamp of approval**") - Approaching someone and asking, "I'm here for such and such, do you know anyone who I would enjoy meeting" - this gives you a very appropriate and likeable agenda. One isn't asking for much and the person who connects gets to be the person who knows people. - Talk to the moderator - Snowball with this technique, if it seems right carry, on the process by asking to be referred to more people. - develop a gaggle of people. - **Be humble and be honest.** - "I'm nervous about coming to you" - Obviously only if you actually are but you get the point. - Volunteer work and high-end exclusive events are great way to meet people. - State relevant interests. - **Have the agenda: "I'm here to learn"** - **Don't give your pitch if it isn't asked for, tell your story as people ask for it.** - Don't pretend you know. - Be truthful about being deep in the ignorance pool when you are. - Ask questions - ask for clarifications - **When you get to the point of asking, start small.** - You don't have to sell your soul. You can network with people in terrific positions who are also like-minded and that you enjoy.

[@heathergonzalez6890]

Thank you!

[@noahkabz1625]

I think I will 100% go long and narrow.

[@aukngug1773]

Thank you Tim :)

[@iammikeball]

Beautiful!!!!

[@96ej]

Tim, thanks for continuing to put out solid actionable content. I don't know if you watch Futurama or not but with the new goatee you kind of look like future fry.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Counter-intuitive but great advice to prioritize talking to the moderator over the main speaker.

[@ChrisLeverMusic]

random comment but given the height of the building against the trees in the background, it looks similar to the spot where Cameron 'killed the car' in Ferris Bueller's Day Off

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Tim, what role did Ryan Holiday play in helping you on any of your launches?

[@achunaryan3418]

i can burn all the bridges and still maintain the network of chaos in this world. just a humble reminder.

[@mjv212]

Molly looking good !🤗

[@k14pc]

thanks tim

[@captainweasel-ew4tg]

Jab jab right hook

[@spencercharlotte297]

I hope you went as Walter White for Halloween. Thanks for the value Tim. It meets me at a great time. Spenny

[@bigdaddycue]

Nice haircut man.

[@jamescarter5153]

Just vibe with great people and be great at communicating. Be a great listener pick your spots.

[@rajivsupra2011]

brilliant

[@ameyp]

hey man, can u tell em which song that is?

[@Gsr2011]

I networked some barbers now I look like Tim ferriss..where did I go wrong?

[@rn6045]

Gsr2011 you should be a comedian mate. Jokes are crazy funny

[@xelliose]

this is your madhatter look

[@nlpjim5502]

Heyyy, its Leo from Actualized.org

[@lukecronquist6003]

Most underrated comment.

[@lunarsurface7013]

Wan’t a friend? Be a friend.

[@rodolfobispo4229]

Super villain vibes running strong... OMG

[@krishanrajar8724]

In the book he talks about how he became 40. The hair in his head went from top to bottom 4 hours to tribe

[@krishanrajar8724]

Also jolko willink is in it haha

[@danielstojanovski7869]

What's the string?

[@stillcrazyhaha]

Charles Manson died and passed on part of his essence to Tim.

[@TheLivirus]

Jesus I've been doing it wrong. I'm so impatient. I typically just overhear a conversation and cut right in and "Ah, so you're interested in blabla, then you're gonna like this!".

[@user-ju6zx3rm8d]

you're one of those

[@adamzakkout809]

genius

[@aliago6945]

omg a wooden wine glass Oo, so beautiful

[@gianpaj]

so the tip is to ask to get introduced to people, buy those people drinks and once drunk, ask them a favour

[@andrewcoggins2436]

Hey Tim, I notice your goatee is uneven. Is this a stoic thing?

[@Wingedmagician]

Andrew Coggins lol exactly what I was thinking. Like it's a mental exercise to have a bad beard.

[@galendracos]

It's CATO beard

[@qoniahhasanah4537]

Thank you very much

[@andyc6106]

Haha! I thought you were drinking mate!

[@andagain9826]

I only watch these for the chance to see Molly.

[@judeconradfrancis]

imagine meeting with random people and connecting with them seems like a fuckin dream to me.. why god have you made me socially awkward and distant??

[@samtavoosian3059]

Sniper mode

[@arjunms6035]

You look like Edge in VIKINGS

[@TIG2MAN0]

hi Molly

[@SergioPower21]

It bothers me the way the long part of his goatee is not perfectly centered

[@Will-qv6es]

I only bought this book because Tim interviewed Bear Grylls

[@matstaf3831]

What breed of dog is that?