Just survived my first 90hr week in ECM - completely ghosted my entire alumni list. Veterans talk about ‘Networking Micro-Habits’ – what does that actually look like day-to-day? If I’ve only got 5 minutes between pitch decks, where’s that time best spent? Bulk messaging or targeted check-ins?
I set 3 alarms: 8am, 1pm, 6pm. Each time I scroll LinkedIn and react to 2 contacts’ posts with thoughtful comments. Takes 90 seconds total. Landed a PE intro because an MD noticed my consistent engagement on his renewable energy posts!
microhabits? please. real network maintenance happens when you’re staffed together at 2am. send the excel monkey who fixes your model a case of redbull = better ROI than 100 linkedin touches
Prioritize quality over quantity. Each Sunday, identify 3 high-value contacts. Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings, send 2-sentence updates referencing their work (e.g., ‘Saw the Verizon deal closed - curious how you structured the rollover equity’). Maintains presence without demands. Our community’s Contact Cycling System elaborates.