“EVERYTHING You Know About Networking is WRONG!” — Kingsley Aikins

“EVERYTHING You Know About Networking is WRONG!” — Kingsley Aikins

Author: Matthew Thompson December 12, 2023 Duration: 54:14

Kingsley Aikins is one of the world’s leading experts on networking, relationship-building and diaspora engagement.

In this episode, we caught up with Kingsley in his home for a rare conversation about:

  • How the old way of networking is dead
  • (And why it probably never worked in the first place)
  • A surprising hack to turn cold calls into hot coffees
  • Incredible tips and tricks to “wow” new relationships in the digital age
  • Building a network from scratch in Australia when he knew no one
  • How the Ireland Funds raised $700+ million
  • His experience with billionaire Chuck Feeney
  • And meeting Nelson Mandela

Check it out!

https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/kingsley-aikins-networking-institute

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