In this episode of Freestyle Friday, with your host Travis Chappell, he shares the idea of networking smarter, not harder. We've all heard this phrase used in reference to work, but today Travis helps us make our networking more effective, but not as difficult.   Episode Highlights: The 1 guy that outsold me and why I didn't want to be him. How to be effective in networking without killing yourself. Positioning: the key to smart networking 3 Key steps to positioning.   3 Key Points: Working harder or networking harder is not worth the gains produced. Positioning is the key to effective networking. Start with 1 platform and focus your time and energy to grow that platform.   Tweetable Quotes: “If you can position yourself properly, then networking will be much, much easier.” – Travis Chappell “Start with something, but start somewhere and get started now." – Travis Chappell "What you really want to be thinking is...how is this going to benefit my overall success." - Travis Chappell Resources Mentioned:  Listen to your favorite books on Audible. Go to http://www.audible.com/networking (www.audible.com/networking) Learn how to build your brand through podcasting at http://www.travischappell.com/apply (www.travischappell.com/apply) Learn how to network at events athttp://www.travischappell.com/yes ( www.travischappell.com/yes) Visit Travis’ website athttp://www.buildyournetwork.co/ ( Buildyournetwork.co)  Download the Himalaya App in thehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 ( App Store) orhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US ( Google Play) Join the Build Your Network Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity/ ( BYN.media/fb) Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group herehttps://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fbynuniversity ( byn.university) Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944 ( iTunes) Watch Travis’ free masterclass on how to build the network of your dreams athttps://threenetworkingsecrets.com/webinar-registration30876682 ( threenetworkingsecrets.com) Download the Himalaya App in thehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 ( App Store) orhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US ( Google Play) For information regarding your data privacy, visit https://www.acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy)Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices