Collector of People Framework

A framework for building and maintaining a valuable network by systematically collecting relationships and hosting events that create meaningful connections.

Core Philosophy of People Collection

• Treat relationship building like being a "fisher of men"
• Best case: Create magic working together
• Worst case: Gain a new friend in the industry
• Focus on long-term relationship potential over immediate gains

Event Hosting Strategy

• Create regular, structured events
  • Book clubs (Anti-MBA example)
  • Conferences (HustleCon)
  • Meetups
• Position yourself as the connector/center of the social circle
• Use events to meet potential future partners/collaborators
• Post events on multiple platforms (Meetup.com, Craigslist) to build attendance

Relationship Maintenance Tactics

• Make mental notes of interesting people
• Follow up consistently but not obtrusively
• Send simple acknowledgments of their work (e.g., "saw this post, this was awesome")
• File away contacts for future opportunities
• Check in periodically to maintain connection
• Reach out when opportunities align with their skills/interests

Community Building Elements

• Create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
  • Have barriers to entry
  • Be selective with who joins
• Maintain intimacy
  • Keep groups small (250-500 max)
  • Create sub-communities within larger groups
• Set clear norms and standards
  • Define acceptable behaviors
  • Create unique cultural elements
• Seed the community
  • Start with 10-30 impressive members
  • Pre-plan initial content/engagement
  • Create artificial activity if needed early on

Key Principles

• Focus on collecting quality relationships over quantity
• Create opportunities for natural connection
• Build infrastructure for ongoing engagement
• Maintain consistent presence and availability
• Think long-term about relationship potential
• Be strategic about who you invest time in