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Networking with Fexingo: Building Professional Relationships, LinkedIn, and Career Capital

Networking with Fexingo: Building Professional Relationships, LinkedIn, and Career Capital

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Lucas and Luna unpack the mechanics of professional networking beyond the generic 'connect and collect' advice. In this conversation, they dissect how to use LinkedIn not as a social platform but as a career capital exchange — where thoughtful engagement, not volume of contacts, drives opportunity. They discuss the concept of 'weak ties' through the lens of Granovetter's research, citing specific studies that show how dormant connections can unlock jobs. Luna pushes back on the idea of 'networking events' as performative, and Lucas offers a framework for building genuine professional relationships through staggered follow-ups and value-first introductions. They analyze the calculus of endorsements, recommendations, and the algorithm's role in surfacing serendipitous interactions. The show references real-world cases like how a mid-level marketer landed a role at Stripe through a comment thread, and how a junior analyst used informational interviews to switch industries. Lucas and Luna also explore the ethics of networking: when does strategic relationship-building cross into exploitation? They offer concrete tactics for introverts, from asynchronous outreach to leveraging alumni networks, and debate the ROI of paid LinkedIn Premium vs. organic engagement. The episode ends with a tension: can networking be both authentic and calculated, and where does the line blur for the modern professional? #Networking #LinkedIn #CareerCapital #ProfessionalRelationships #WeakTies #AlumniNetworks #InformationalInterviews #PersonalBranding #DormantConnections #SocialCapital #IntrovertNetworking #LinkedInStrategy #CareerGrowth #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #JobSearch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How a Networking Resume Lands Hidden Opportunities

    How a Networking Resume Lands Hidden Opportunities
    Jun 29 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a 'networking resume' — a one-page document distinct from your job-hunting resume, designed to spark conversation and showcase your value to contacts. They break down a real case: a mid-career marketing manager who used a networking resume to land three informational interviews in one week, ultimately leading to a role at a competitor. Lucas shares the three-section structure that worked: a 'what I do now' headline, a 'problems I solve' bullet list, and a 'who I want to meet' call-to-action line. Luna pushes back on whether it feels too salesy, and they discuss how to tailor it for different industries. The episode ends with a simple template listeners can adapt. No fluff, just a specific tool you can build in 20 minutes. #NetworkingResume #CareerCapital #InformationalInterviews #PersonalBranding #JobSearchStrategy #ProfessionalNetworking #MarketingManager #CareerPivot #HiddenJobMarket #LinkedInAlternative #ConversationStarter #NetworkingTool #Careers #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NetworkingWithFexingo #Episode80 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    5 mins
  • How to Network When You Have Nothing to Offer

    How to Network When You Have Nothing to Offer
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle a common networking fear: the feeling that you have nothing valuable to give in return when reaching out to someone more established. They break down the concept of 'reciprocity currency'—the idea that gratitude, a sharp question, or a thoughtful observation can be just as powerful as a favor or an introduction. Lucas shares a specific study from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology showing that asking for advice actually makes people perceive you as more competent, not less. Luna pushes back with the risk of sounding transactional, and they land on a practical framework: the three-part networking ask that opens doors without feeling like a burden. Perfect for anyone early in their career or pivoting into a new industry. #Networking #Reciprocity #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalRelationships #LinkedInTips #CareerCapital #ImpostorSyndrome #AskForAdvice #NetworkingStrategy #BusinessRelationships #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Mentorship #NetworkingTips #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Episode79 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How a Networking Map Reveals the Hidden Connectors in Your Industry

    How a Networking Map Reveals the Hidden Connectors in Your Industry
    Jun 28 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore the networking map—a practical tool to identify the 10–15 percent of professionals who act as super-connectors in any industry. They walk through how to map your current network using LinkedIn's 'People Also Viewed' feature and export data to visualize clusters. The episode centres on a real example: how a mid-career marketer used this method to discover that three key conferences were dominated by just 12 recurring attendees, leading to targeted outreach and two job offers. Lucas shares the specific criteria for spotting connectors—people with 500–1,000 niche connections, frequent event appearances, and cross-industry job changes—while Luna challenges how to avoid treating the map as a transactional hit list. The conversation includes a natural side-bar about how listener support keeps the show ad-free via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. By the end, listeners learn a repeatable process to turn vague 'network better' advice into a specific, actionable week-long project. #NetworkingMap #HiddenConnectors #SuperConnectors #LinkedInStrategy #CareerCapital #ProfessionalRelationships #NetworkMapping #TargetedNetworking #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #IndustryInsights #RelationshipBuilding #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #NetworkingTips #ProfessionalGrowth #HiddenNetworks Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 mins
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