Episodes

  • How to Network Through Shared Small Frustrations

    How to Network Through Shared Small Frustrations
    Jul 9 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive networking strategy: bonding over minor annoyances. They examine how a tech executive once forged a lasting mentorship by complaining about office coffee with a senior leader she barely knew. The episode breaks down why shared frustrations lower social barriers, how to identify 'low-stakes gripes' that invite connection, and the fine line between endearing complaint and toxic venting. Listeners learn a concrete three-step method for turning everyday friction — from broken printers to unclear metadata — into real professional relationships. #SharedFrustrations #NetworkingStrategy #ProfessionalRelationships #Mentorship #Careers #BusinessNetworking #OfficeLife #Vulnerability #Authenticity #SmallTalk #RelationshipBuilding #CareerCapital #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #NetworkingWithFexingo #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • Networking as Relationship Investing

    Networking as Relationship Investing
    Jul 9 2026
    On the 100th episode of Networking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why the most effective networkers treat relationships like a long-term investment portfolio — not a transaction. They break down the concept of 'relationship capital' through a concrete case: a mid-career engineer who built a network of 15 trusted contacts over six years, and how that network delivered a job offer, a board seat, and a co-founder introduction — all without a single cold outreach. Lucas cites research from sociologist Mark Granovetter on the strength of weak ties, while Luna pushes back on the idea that you need hundreds of connections. The episode includes practical advice on how to identify your own 'core 15', how often to invest time in each relationship, and why a vague LinkedIn request is the enemy of real capital. They also discuss why the best time to invest in relationships is when you don't need anything. Hosts: Lucas and Luna. Fexingo Business podcast network. #RelationshipInvesting #NetworkingStrategy #CareerCapital #WeakTies #Core15 #LongTermNetworking #ProfessionalRelationships #LinkedInStrategy #Granovetter #SociologyOfWork #CareerAdvice #NetworkingTips #RelationshipCapital #BusinessNetworking #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Episode100 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How Your Alumni Network Is Your Best Unlocks Hidden Career Doors

    How Your Alumni Network Is Your Best Unlocks Hidden Career Doors
    Jul 8 2026
    Lucas and Luna dive into the overlooked power of alumni networks. Using a real case study of a mid-career marketer who landed a role at a private equity firm through a chance alumni connection at a conference, they discuss why alma mater ties often work better than cold outreach, how to activate dormant alumni contacts, and the surprising data on alumni network ROI. Lucas shares a specific framework for reaching out to alumni you've never met, and Luna challenges him on why these networks feel stale for many listeners. By the end, you'll have a concrete two-step plan for turning your alumni directory into a career lever. No pitchy career advice — just practical moves based on social science and real results. #AlumniNetworks #CareerAdvice #Networking #JobSearch #ProfessionalGrowth #SocialCapital #AlumniRelations #CareerHacks #LinkedInStrategy #MidCareer #PrivateEquity #NetworkingTips #CareerPivot #AlumniOutreach #RelationshipBuilding #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How a Networking Scorecard Makes You More Strategic

    How a Networking Scorecard Makes You More Strategic
    Jul 8 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss the concept of a networking scorecard: a simple framework to evaluate and improve the quality of your professional connections. They reference a real case from a mid-career marketing manager who used a scorecard to double her referral rate in six months, and break down the key metrics—diversity, depth, reciprocity, and relevance—that turn networking from a random activity into a deliberate strategy. Listeners will learn how to audit their own network and identify gaps, without feeling transactional. A practical, data-informed approach to building career capital. #NetworkingScorecard #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalRelationships #NetworkAudit #ReferralRate #CareerCapital #DeliberateNetworking #RelationshipMetrics #Diversity #Reciprocity #MarketingManager #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #NetworkingTips #StrategicConnections #NetworkQuality Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How to Network When You Are the Most Junior Person in the Room

    How to Network When You Are the Most Junior Person in the Room
    Jul 7 2026
    In episode 97 of Networking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the question of how to network when you're the most junior person in the room. They break down the concept of 'inverse leadership' — leveraging your junior status as a strength by asking thoughtful questions and showing genuine curiosity. Lucas shares a concrete example from his early career: how a 24-year-old intern at a manufacturing trade show turned a 3-minute conversation with a CEO into a mentorship that lasted years. They discuss why junior networkers should avoid pretending to be senior, how to prepare a 'one curiosity question' before entering any room, and the surprising power of admitting what you don't know. This episode offers a practical playbook for early-career professionals who feel out of place at networking events — turning discomfort into differentiation. #Networking #JuniorProfessionals #InverseLeadership #CuriosityQuestions #CareerCapital #Mentorship #TradeShows #Manufacturing #ColdEmail #ProfessionalRelationships #LinkedIn #EarlyCareer #Confidence #ListeningSkills #CareerAdvice #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How a Networking Reverse Directory Unlocks Hidden Referrals

    How a Networking Reverse Directory Unlocks Hidden Referrals
    Jul 7 2026
    In episode 96 of Networking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna reveal a counterintuitive networking tactic: the reverse directory. Instead of asking ‘who do you know that could help me?’ you compile a list of your target companies or roles, then ask your contacts which of their own connections work there. Lucas breaks down the method with a concrete example from a mid-career marketer who landed three warm introductions at Spotify, Nike, and Patagonia by using her alumni network as a lookup table. Luna pushes back on the awkwardness of ‘using’ people, and Lucas explains how reframing the ask as a curiosity-driven question makes it feel natural. They also discuss a clever spreadsheet system to track who knows whom, and why this approach works especially well for introverts. By the end, you'll have a repeatable process to turn casual acquaintances into bridges to your dream company—without the cold email lottery. #Networking #ReverseDirectory #Referrals #WarmIntroductions #CareerStrategy #JobSearch #AlumniNetworks #LinkedIn #RelationshipMapping #ProfessionalNetworking #Careers #IntrovertTips #HiddenOpportunities #JobHunt #NetworkingHacks #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How a Two-Sentence Cold Email Opened a Board Seat

    How a Two-Sentence Cold Email Opened a Board Seat
    Jul 6 2026
    Lucas and Luna break down the anatomy of the cold email that landed a mid-career marketing director a seat on a public company board. They analyze the actual email structure — subject line, opening sentence, value proposition — that made a complete stranger say yes. You'll learn why brevity beats biography, how to signal domain expertise without bragging, and the single question that turns a cold outreach into a warm conversation. Plus: why the best networking emails never ask for a job. #ColdEmail #BoardSeat #Networking #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #EmailEtiquette #ValueProposition #DomainExpertise #RelationshipBuilding #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NetworkingWithFexingo #ColdOutreach #BoardService #MidCareer #MarketingDirector #ExecutiveNetworking Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • The Handshake That Opened a Billion-Dollar Deal

    The Handshake That Opened a Billion-Dollar Deal
    Jul 6 2026
    In this episode of Networking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the anatomy of a single handshake that led to a billion-dollar acquisition. Using the 2019 sale of LinkedIn to Microsoft as a case study, they explore how Reid Hoffman's early networking with Satya Nadella and the LinkedIn executive team created the trust that made the deal possible. You'll learn the three specific networking moves that turn a casual introduction into a high-stakes partnership, and how to apply them in your own career—whether you're a founder, a manager, or an individual contributor. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #ReidHoffman #LinkedIn #Microsoft #BillionDollarDeal #NetworkingCaseStudy #HighStakesNetworking #StrategicHandshake #CareerCapital #TrustBuilding #ProfessionalRelationships #Careers #BusinessNetworking #NetworkingStrategy #ExecutiveNetworking #DealMaking #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NetworkingWithFexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins