Episode 181: How To Become a Superconnector, With Scott Gerber

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Episode 181: How To Become a Superconnector, With Scott Gerber

The Startup Sessions with Michael Knouse

39 minutes 16 seconds

7 years ago

Episode 181: How To Become a Superconnector, With Scott Gerber

“Anybody can be a connector. It is a mindset and a framework for life, not a series of undefinable traits.”
Networking is a word that many of us hate; it brings to mind slimy interactions that don’t feel genuine, and looking at people as a means to an end. Scott Gerber is passionate about overhauling our ideas ABOUT networking, and instead focusing on being a Superconnector and community builder.
In this episode we discuss how to become a Superconnector, the steps for curating a dedicated community, and treating your community as family.

Highlights of This Episode:

* What makes a Superconnector? (1:35)
* Are Superconnectors born or made? (05:33)
* How connectors operate (13:38)
* Getting trapped in a cycle of doing things the way they’ve always been done (15:39)
* Curating optimal environments for connecting (16:58)
* Using discernment to know how and when to connect (23:45)
* How to measure the effectiveness of a community (26:05)
* Treating your community as a family (33:30)

Mentioned in This Episode:

* Be sure to check out Scott’s new book! Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships That Matter
* Learn more about Never Get a “Real” Job: How To Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke
* Connect with Scott on LinkedIn
* Follow Scott on Twitter
* Learn more about Scott Gerber

About Scott Gerber:
Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. CommunityCo is the team behind professional communities such as YEC, an invitation-only organization comprised of over 1,500 of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs founded by Scott, and Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-organizations for chief executives.
Scott is a sought-after public speaker, internationally syndicated business columnist, television commentator, author of the book ”Superconnector” and a special advisor to Forbes Media.