Connections are arguably one of the most essential aspects in climbing the business social ladder. But the real question is: are you building them with intention, or just collecting names on a list? Don’t get me wrong, scrolling past someone with 500+ connections on LinkedIn does sound impressive at first glance but numbers don’t necessarily equal influence….

“Your network is your networth.” This phrase seems to be constantly following me, whether it be from business-minded friends to YouTube videos and podcasts. It seems to pop up anytime someone talks about business success, and the more I hear it, the more I realize how true it is.