If you have a $20,000 problem today, how many people in your network (friends, family, etc.) can you call for help?
Your answer to that question is a good measure of where you are on the networking front. It shows how many financially capable people you have in your life.
Has it ever occurred to you why billionaires share common groups, clubs, and bars? Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and famous investor Warren Buffett, for example, have been buddies for nearly 30 years.
The reason is that they still crave success. And to go beyond where they are, they believe they have to meet more like-minded individuals.
No wonder scientific studies claim that the most successful people are often also those who rely heavily on the power of networking.
Networking is, without a doubt, the basis upon which relationships are built. And relationships are the foundation of success.
If you want to move ahead in life, you must grow your network of friends, colleagues, associates, and like-minded individuals.
Here, I’ve compiled a list of networking quotes to help you connect with people and remember why it matters.
Amazing Networking Quotes
- “Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.” — Simon Sinek
If you look back on some of the amazing experiences and successes you’ve had in life, you’ll see they were the result of the meeting and building relationships with new people. Now, imagine that you network with even more great people. How much more amazing would your life be?
- “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” — Michele Jennae
Think about all the job opportunities, relationship advice, and business/money-making ideas that have come your way; how many were inspired by your network? That’s the power of connecting with people.
- “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” — Bill Nye
And where’s the lie in that? The first time I heard about Bitcoin was from a friend. Today, I’ve benefited greatly from so many cryptocurrencies.
- “That’s the whole point of life, you know? To meet new people.” — Sherman Alexie
We were put into this world to meet one another, encourage one another, and assist one another.
- “I like to define networking as cultivating mutually beneficial, give-and-take, win-win relationships … The end result may be to develop a large and diverse group of people who will gladly and continually refer a lot of business to us, while we do the same for them.” — Bob Burg
Want more sales, referrals, mentions, recommendations, and growth in your bottom line? Build your network.
- “The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work.” — Robert Kiyosaki
The billionaires are joining clubs while the rest of us are hunting for jobs. Build your network today, and jobs and opportunities will start looking for you.
- “If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.” — Robert Kiyosaki
Do you want to become an expert in your field? Network with people who already are.
- “It’s all about people. It’s about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges.” — Mike Davidson
This is telling you to build as many networks as possible and not break any relationships. You never know which one you might need tomorrow.
- “Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come.” — Diane Helbig
It might take you a year to save the money you need to self-fund a project in your business. But if you have capable minds in your network, you may find someone willing to loan you the money right away at zero percent interest. Yes, it is possible.
- “If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” — Jack Lemmon
This one is for those people who like to make up excuses for not meeting new people. There’s really no excuse, my friend. Go out there, meet new folks, build your network, and give your life a lift.
- “My Golden Rule of Networking is simple: Don’t keep score.” — Harvey Mackay
That is, don’t stop and say “I already have ten rich friends,” or “I have five great buddies who I can always call for help.” Keep on meeting more people — network, network, network.
- “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” — Dale Carnegie
This is the trick for networking with people. Not focusing on yourself, but rather focusing on others and how you can impact their lives.
- “Friends and acquaintances are the surest passport to fortune.” — Arthur Schopenhauer
I’m going to emphasize the importance of this quote with #13 below.
- “Your network is your net worth.” — Porter Gale
The kinds of people in your network are the perfect measure of your net worth. Unless you’re underutilizing your network, there’s no way you’d be friends with billionaires and still be poor.
- “Position yourself as a center of influence — the one who knows the movers and shakers. People will respond to that, and you’ll soon become what you project.” — Bob Burg
This is telling you to add valuable minds to your network. If you do, your cause will reap the rewards.