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Imagine building a powerful network that fuels your success – all in just 3 minutes a day.

Sounds too good to be true, right?

Well, that's exactly what self-made multi-millionaire entrepreneur Jesse Itzler accomplishes.

He has an unconventional (and surprisingly simple) networking framework.

It requires minimal time investment yet yields incredible results.

Intrigued?

Today we are uncovering Jesse's secret 3 part 3 minute networking framework. Even if you lack time, it will help you build a powerful network that fuels your success.

Let’s get straight into it…

Jesse Itzler’s 3-minute networking framework

3 minutes or less per day is all you need to build and maintain a strong network.

It's all multi-millionaire and serial entrepreneur Jesse Itzler does.

And look what he's achieved:

• A co-owner of the NBA's Atalanta Hawks

• Co-founded and sold Marquis Jet, one of the largest private jet leasing companies.

• Married to the founder of Spanx, Sarah Blakeley, a self-made billionaire.

• Author of the New York Times bestseller, Living with a Seal: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet

Jesse revealed this 3 minute networking framework on a recent episode of my favourite podcast: My First Million (Episode 504).

Trust me it doesn’t disappoint!

Jesse emphasised how a strong network has been instrumental in his business successes.

But by using his simple framework, it doesn’t take him long at all!

Here’s the framework:

Send 3 messages doing one of the following to 3 different people in your network:

• Complementing.

• Congratulating.

• Consulting.

Let’s break them down…

Complementing:

Acknowledge something admirable about the person.

How you can complement with maximal impact:

Imagine you have a colleague, Sarah, who recently delivered an outstanding presentation.

Here’s how you can complement her:

Be authentic:

Your compliment should target something specific and stay sincere.

Avoid generic statements like "great job" or "well done".

Go further...

Highlight specific aspects like:

• An insight you found interesting.

• What you like about their actions.

• What you admire about them.

• Why you appreciate them.

Pay attention to your timing:

Give compliments soon after someone has done something worth complimenting.

It shows you're observant and appreciative.

Why complementing works well when networking:

Authentic compliments create a positive foundation for your relationships.

They build goodwill, create rapport, and make the other person feel valued.

Congratulating:

Celebrate their recent achievements.

This strengthens your connection and shows your genuine interest in their success.

How you can congratulate with maximal impact:

Imagine your friend, Alex, secured a promotion at their company.

Here's how you can approach congratulating them:

Be specific:

Much like when you compliment, address a specific achievement when congratulating too.

For example,

Instead of saying:

"Congratulations on your promotion!"

Say the following:

"Congratulations on your promotion to Sales Manager Alex. It's a great achievement and well-deserved. I know how hard you worked. I'm confident that you'll smash it!"

These specific details show that you've put thought into the message.

They go a long way.

Personalise your message:

Address the person by their name.

This makes the recipient feel valued and respected.

It also gives clarity in showing that the message is for them and only them.

It's a subtle detail.

But trust me, it goes a long way.

Add to this by reflecting on what the achievement means to them.

Use the congratulating example I gave you above for reference.

By doing this it shows that you care about what's in it for them.

Why congratulating works well when networking:

It shows your genuine interest in their well-being and builds a sense of camaraderie.

This can strengthen your relationship, and make the other person think well of you and more open to further interactions.

Consulting:

Offer valuable insights or support to someone.

This might involve providing industry-related information or advice.

How you can consult with maximal impact:

Imagine your fellow business professional, David, is struggling with his marketing strategy.

Why not help David by sharing your expertise or connecting him with a resource?

Here's how you can approach consulting him:

Provide value:

Share relevant insights, suggestions, or resources that can help them.

For instance:

"David, I noticed you're working on your marketing strategy. I read a great article that might provide some valuable insights into your situation. Would you like me to send it to you?"

Be proactive:

Don't wait for them to ask for help.

Offer help or support when you see an opportunity.

This demonstrates your genuine interest in their success.

Why consulting works well when networking:

Consulting someone establishes you as a valuable connection and builds trust.

It shows you’re willing to go out of your way to help and support others.

In turn, they are likely to help you out when you need support too. That's reciprocity for you!

BUT never consult others for this reason!

Always consult because you want to help them, not because you want to gain from the interaction.

TL;DR

Jesse Itzler’s 3-part 3-minute networking framework:

Complementing: Acknowledge something admirable about someone.

Congratulating: Celebrate someone's recent achievements.

Consulting: Offer useful insights, help, or support.

While you’re here, here’s a short quote on the importance of maintaining a strong networking for you too:

Moral of the story:

Maintaining a strong networking is only as hard as you make it.

So why not use this powerful framework to build and maintain a strong network today?

It’s worked wonders for me on LinkedIn.

Until this time next week,

Ryan