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

 

Meet Kingsley Aikins…

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!

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Magic Moment: The secret to a successful career!

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