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The Little Book of Networking: How to Grow Your Career One Conversation at a Time
In this career development book, learn a repeatable framework of networking basics for professionals at any stage of their career.
Anyone can build the life they want. But they can’t do it solely from a resume. And they can’t do it alone.
Good connections are far more achievable than relying on the luck of angel investors, trust funds, and alumni networks. Networking opens doors by providing opportunities . . . and when it comes to advancing your career, opportunities are everything.
Kurt Schmidt is the host of The Schmidt List podcast, where he inspires career-focused people to grow in their day-to-day life. He’s honed the craft of authentic connections with strangers . . . and using those conversations to become your best self.
In The Little Book of Networking, Kurt combines this experience with over a decade of career coaching and mentoring to create a networking handbook for professionals interested in growing their connections.
Full of business success secrets, this short and applicable read is for anyone
● is happy in their role, but wants to make a larger impact.
● feels professionally stuck but “doesn’t have time” to advance their career.
● wants more than obligatory name tags and surface-level conversations.
● is interested in a career change book or just getting started in their profession.
● doesn’t want to settle for “just a job.”
With the heart of The Art of Gathering and the psychological approach of How to Win Friends and Influence People, this book is sure to become a staple on any “best self” bookshelf.
Networking like a pro isn’t just about finding a job. It’s about growing in the work you do.
Give people a chance to get to know you–and help you get where you want to be.
Anyone can build the life they want. But they can’t do it solely from a resume. And they can’t do it alone.
Good connections are far more achievable than relying on the luck of angel investors, trust funds, and alumni networks. Networking opens doors by providing opportunities . . . and when it comes to advancing your career, opportunities are everything.
Kurt Schmidt is the host of The Schmidt List podcast, where he inspires career-focused people to grow in their day-to-day life. He’s honed the craft of authentic connections with strangers . . . and using those conversations to become your best self.
In The Little Book of Networking, Kurt combines this experience with over a decade of career coaching and mentoring to create a networking handbook for professionals interested in growing their connections.
Full of business success secrets, this short and applicable read is for anyone
● is happy in their role, but wants to make a larger impact.
● feels professionally stuck but “doesn’t have time” to advance their career.
● wants more than obligatory name tags and surface-level conversations.
● is interested in a career change book or just getting started in their profession.
● doesn’t want to settle for “just a job.”
With the heart of The Art of Gathering and the psychological approach of How to Win Friends and Influence People, this book is sure to become a staple on any “best self” bookshelf.
Networking like a pro isn’t just about finding a job. It’s about growing in the work you do.
Give people a chance to get to know you–and help you get where you want to be.
78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2023
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April 23, 2023
Practical strategic and current.
Many useful tips in addition to face-to-face meetings.
Many useful tips in addition to face-to-face meetings.
January 16, 2023
This “little book” was my first business read of 2023 and what a great place to start! Kurt Schmidt lays out the why and how of networking in an engaging voice so you’ll feel like you’re sitting at a table with him over coffee and he’s giving you all his best secrets for success. This book is for anyone who has ever said, “Oh you’re so good at networking, I never do that.”
August 15, 2025
Pragmatic advice and approach to developing a career one conversation at a time. Networking can feel icky. Personally I’m not much a fan of the term networking- preferring community building- but appreciate the author’s acknowledgment of networking as a two way street and suggestions as to how to add value.
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