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Networking is a Marathon Not a Sprint: How to Outlast, Outconnect, and Outperform the Competition
Networking Is Not a Sprint. It’s the Long Game That Wins.
In a world obsessed with instant results, Networking Is a Marathon Not a Sprint – flips the script on how real business relationships are built. Forget speed networking and the frantic collection of business cards—this book shows you why lasting success comes from patience, consistency, and a giver’s mindset.
NY Times bestselling author, Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI—along with his infinitely qualified co-authors, Phil Berg and Bharat Daga, guide you mile by mile through the endurance race of professional relationships. From building trust and spotting true referral partners, to staying top of mind and creating a culture of giving, this book reveals the strategies that turn connections into collaborations and introductions into opportunities.
Packed with powerful insights, practical tools, and real-world stories, this is your training manual for networking that actually works. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, you’ll learn how yourself for long-term success instead of chasing short-term wins.Cultivate deep, authentic connections instead of shallow contacts.Harness the Givers Gain philosophy to receive more by contributing more.Avoid the pitfalls and “damaging behaviors” that trip up even the best networkers.Build a network that runs with you, supports you, and multiplies your impact.“The greatest opportunities in business aren’t found in quick wins, but in long-distance relationships.” Because in business—just like in a marathon—it’s not about how fast you start. It’s about how strong you finish.
In a world obsessed with instant results, Networking Is a Marathon Not a Sprint – flips the script on how real business relationships are built. Forget speed networking and the frantic collection of business cards—this book shows you why lasting success comes from patience, consistency, and a giver’s mindset.
NY Times bestselling author, Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI—along with his infinitely qualified co-authors, Phil Berg and Bharat Daga, guide you mile by mile through the endurance race of professional relationships. From building trust and spotting true referral partners, to staying top of mind and creating a culture of giving, this book reveals the strategies that turn connections into collaborations and introductions into opportunities.
Packed with powerful insights, practical tools, and real-world stories, this is your training manual for networking that actually works. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, you’ll learn how yourself for long-term success instead of chasing short-term wins.Cultivate deep, authentic connections instead of shallow contacts.Harness the Givers Gain philosophy to receive more by contributing more.Avoid the pitfalls and “damaging behaviors” that trip up even the best networkers.Build a network that runs with you, supports you, and multiplies your impact.“The greatest opportunities in business aren’t found in quick wins, but in long-distance relationships.” Because in business—just like in a marathon—it’s not about how fast you start. It’s about how strong you finish.
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Published October 1, 2025
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