"""Your network is your net worth."""

"As you grow in your career, you continue to acquire skills and business acumen, but the only thing that will truly make a significant impact will be who you know and who you are connected with."

"“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.”"

"Pejman is a true example of how far your network can take you, regardless of whether, as in the case of Pejman, you lack money or certain degrees."

"It's never easy to build a network. Based on my personal experience, to quickly build the foundation of a long-term relationship, you have to find shortcuts to trust."

"You often can’t expect trust to form at its regular rate."

"Sharing is caring. Get your name out there, and share your knowledge by any means (blogs, forums, etc.)."

"Attend relevant industry events, and volunteer to help run the meetups of special interest groups."

"Don't attend too many; just attend one or two, but be consistent in attending."

"At every event, try to make one key contact rather than attempting to speak to everyone."

"Everyone needs help, so never be afraid to ask. However, remember that other people need help too."

"Invest your time with no expectation of returns."

"I am a true believer of how the person you are meeting for the first time today could have a significant impact on what you'll be doing in five years."

"You can't just acquire contacts and expect them to develop into anything more unless you are willing to put in the work to create what will hopefully become a meaningful business partnership"

"always remember to trust your heart and your instincts in order to foster relationships built on trust."