David Homan: Orchestrating Connections Beyond Transactional Networking
If you think networking is about collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections, think again. David Homan unpacks the art of “orchestrated connecting,” showing how long-term trust, gratitude, and integrity quietly power life-changing opportunities.
In this episode, Leonard and David Homan discuss:
Misconceptions about traditional networking
Relationship capital vs. contact lists
Trust, generosity, and the “impact ask”
Technology’s role and limits in connecting (Soar Connect)
Gratitude, honoring introductions, and building true community
Key Takeaways:
Most people confuse having a large contact list with having real relationship capital; true relationship capital is built slowly through consistency, care, and shared growth over time.
Shifting from transactional networking to genuine connecting begins with asking others what they truly need and finding ways to help without an immediate expectation of return.
Trust is not instant; it often takes years to develop and is reinforced by follow-through, honoring introductions, and maintaining the credibility of everyone involved.
Technology should amplify, not replace, trusted relationships. Ethical connecting depends on privacy, consent, and honoring introductions so every relationship maintains its integrity.
Gratitude is an underrated but powerful practice; thanking people who opened doors in your past not only honors them, it often becomes the spark that rebuilds community and creates new opportunities.
“Every time somebody told me no, I paused, and I sincerely asked them what they needed and how I could help. I built trust in order to get to the philanthropic ask.” - David Homan
About David Homan: David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated focused on developing relationship value, is an active classical composer, and is a proud father of two. From middle-class beginnings as the son of a college professor father and nonprofit-focused mother, he has built a network reaching into the most private and incredible circles globally while maintaining a code of purposeful community building called Orchestrated Connecting.
Connect with David Homan:
Website: https://davidhoman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman/
Orchestrating Connection: https://orchestratingconnection.com/
SOAR Connect: http://soarconnect.ai
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: lraskin@raskinglobal.com
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
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