Hollywood IQ

Synopsis:
In this episode of Hollywood IQ, host Ri-Karlo Handy speaks with Daniel Rosenberg, a leader in the entertainment tech space and master networker. The pair share their secrets to networking and building business relationships that creates opportunities, without feeling forced. They explore a series of touch points that guide us on how to reach out and follow up, matching energy to set the tone of a relationship, and never treating networking in a transactional way. Daniel shares his secrets on how to stay humble, hungry, and thoughtful in his networking process. He shares the trick to shifting energy in a business relationship, and how to avoid the fatal mindset of not being worth someone else’s time.

Episode Highlights:
In the episode, host Ri-Karlo Handy and expert networker Daniel Rosenberg discuss:
  • how to identify strategic opportunities through relationships
  • how to create a successful touchpoint networking strategy
  • the value of creating networking structures and 90-day goals
  • the art of following up (without being annoying)
  • why viewing people as investments and partners beats a transactional approach
  • how to identify and execute your leverage when networking
  • how staying genuinely curious about others can be your biggest asset
  • why reaching out thoughtfully and kindly wins every time
  • the benefit of leading with what you can offer, not what you need
  • the right way to ask for the time of busy executives and higher-ups
  • why code switching, or matching the vibe of others, can get you everywhere
  • the value of offering congratulations to even the most successful people on the ladder
  • the value of reaching out just one more time

What is Hollywood IQ?

Hollywood IQ is a community where creators, storytellers, and innovators come together. We explore the strategies and tools you need to thrive in film, TV, digital content, and music — bridging the gap between Hollywood’s legacy industry and today’s fast-moving digital creator economy. Each week, we break down the business of creativity, sharing insights and lessons that help turn passion into profit — together.