Building Relationship Capital: The Ultimate Networking Playbook

How Giving Value First Can Change Your Life and Career

What’s the secret to lasting success? For Daymond John, it all comes down to relationships. In 'Powershift,' he introduces the concept of relationship capital—the trust, goodwill, and support you build by consistently offering value to others. Unlike transactional networking, relationship capital is about playing the long game.

John shares stories of helping others without expecting anything in return, only to see those connections come back in surprising and meaningful ways. He encourages readers to mentor, support, and celebrate others, knowing that every act of kindness adds to a reservoir of goodwill.



Practical tips include reaching out regularly, remembering important dates, and being present in both good times and bad. The strongest networks are built on mutual respect, patience, and integrity.

Relationship capital isn’t just good for business—it’s good for life. Invest in people, and your opportunities will multiply.

Sources: Blinkist, Shortform, Amazon, and Daymond John’s networking events.