E29: How to Build a Network That Fuels Success: Yonah Weiss’ on Real Estate, Community & Service

Tapping into your network can open so many doors! In this episode of the Champion’s Corner, real estate expert Yonah Weiss discusses how focusing outward on serving others through charitable initiatives and intentional networking on LinkedIn transformed his career. Yonah shares invaluable tips for leveraging your connections and finding your unique ability to help people. Learn how shifting your mindset to one of service can profoundly impact your success!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

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02:54 - Life before real estate and nonprofit work

06:38 - Personal growth, faith, and community service

11:00 - Donating to charities

14:30 - Career transition from teaching to the real estate world

19:46 - The power of networking in real estate

21:52 - Leveraging LinkedIn for networking and branding success

43:49 - Finding your unique ability to help people

Episode Highlights:

[07:51] Finding Your Place Through Service to Others

We all play a role in the broader system and community around us. We are interconnected with others, and our actions have impacts beyond just ourselves. Focusing outward on how we can contribute to and support our community is a meaningful way to approach life and business. While having big ambitions to change the world is admirable, true change begins on a much smaller scale - with personal growth and improvement. One must first work on bettering themselves before they can truly help others on a larger scale. In order to change the world, we must start by changing what's within our control - ourselves. Only by walking our talk and exemplifying the values we want to promote can we hope to inspire positive change in the world.

[19:46] The Power of Networking in Real Estate

Unlike some other industries, real estate is highly relational and depends a great deal on personal connections. The more people you meet through intentional networking, the more "doors" that open in terms of opportunities. Every new contact has the potential to introduce you to even more people, creating an exponential effect. Networking allows your sphere of influence to continually expand, exposing you to ever greater chances for new business partnerships, deals, resources and more. It underscores the value of prioritizing relationship-building in real estate through activities like industry events, referrals, social media and other avenues that facilitate meeting new people and strengthening your professional network.

[21:52] Leveraging LinkedIn for Networking and Branding Success

Yonah leveraged LinkedIn through intentional networking and content creation, transforming his career. Noticing others' engaging posts, he showcased his cost segregation expertise. Unlike social media, LinkedIn facilitated professional networking through value-driven interactions. This positioning led to podcast interviews, exponentially growing his profile. Weiss views LinkedIn as a constant networking opportunity, underscoring its power when actively engaging others professionally.

Resources Mentioned:

www.yonahweiss.com 

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