YOUR NETWORK IS WHAT GETS YOU TO SUCCESS. We have all heard that "it's all about who you know," or "your network is your net worth." Both of these statements are true.  We have to build a strong network to help us improve and gain traction in our journey.  The community we can build will help support us and challenge us to growth.  We cannot do it alone.  Today we discuss why networking is important and how we can successfully grow our network despite our position.  No matter if you have no network or if you think your network is already where it needs to be you will be able to gain great value from today's discuss with leadership coach, Nichole Harrop. Nichole's 7 years of experience have taught her many valuable lessons that she now shares with her own network through her coaching.  In Episode 6 of Pencil Leadership, Nichole will share that knowledge with us!So if you're ready; take out your pencils and let's begin!Where to look:4:08 - How do we start a network to help expand our business?6:10 - Is it important to go after big influencers for our network first?7:25 - How is social media beneficial to growing our networks?8:06 - If we already have a network should we change our strategy to increase it more?10:25 - Can we accomplish our goals with a small network?11:12 - What is the best way to find the right people to network with?13:25 - Is there a good way to reach out to influencers to be our mentors?15:40 - How do we respond if they say they are too busy to mentor us?16:45 - How should we approach the follow up with possible mentors?18:55 - What do people do wrong when trying to network? 24:22 - Have you had big wins trying to connect to bigger influencers?26:40 - Who are your top 3 people you want to network with that you haven't already?29:42 - If you could be any fictional character who would it be and why?31:22 - What can you do to leave a positive mark on the World?More ways to connect with Nichole:InstagramLinkedInWebsitePodcast: Next Level LeadersIf you enjoyed this episode, check out more at www.pencilleadership.com or follow at instagram.com/chris.anderson8.Support the show (https://paypal.me/pencilleadership)