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Give first: the networking habit that actually compounds

Why leading with an introduction, not a pitch, builds the kind of network that sends you business for years, and how to make it a weekly habit.

Apryl Syed · October 2026 · 6 min read

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Referrals

How to ask for a warm introduction without making it awkward

A simple three-part ask that makes it easy for someone to say yes.

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Give first

You don’t have to love networking to be good at it

For people who would rather do the work than work the room.

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AI for leaders

Using AI to keep track of your relationships

Let software remember who needs what, so you can focus on the conversation.

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Events

What makes a great AI hackathon for business leaders

Real problems, small teams and something working by the end of the day.

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Referrals

Referral fees: how to talk about them with partners

Clear terms up front keep good partnerships good.

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Give first

Who should you meet this quarter?

A short exercise for finding the partners who can help you win faster.

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