Networking is often seen as something you do at an event or on LinkedIn, but at its core, it goes much deeper.
Networking is about consciously building relationships based on trust, reciprocity, and genuine interest in the other person.
It’s not about how many people you know, but how deeply connected you are with a few people who truly understand, support, or inspire you. People who can help you move forward with insights, ideas, or simply a good introduction at the right moment.
For entrepreneurs, professionals, and even beginners, a strong network opens doors that knowledge or experience alone sometimes can’t.
It’s not a quick fix, but an investment in people and therefore in yourself.
And that can take many forms: through networking events, online communities, one-on-one coffee chats, or simply by offering value without expecting anything in return.