Tommy Humphreys reveals how you can network your way into the best junior mining stock deal rooms. He discloses his personal struggles, strategies, and stories from his journey as a Vancouver outsider to one now sitting amid the deal room. In this MSE episode, you will learn the initial steps and proven strategies regarding how you can begin to develop your network for junior mining investing success and improved deal flow. You’ll be inspired by Tommy’s personal stories, challenged by his example, and given a paradigm you can employ. Tommy Humphreys is now a self-described “Vancouver stock market insider on the hunt for the next Big Score.” He founded the popular mining investment website CEO.ca, which he sold in 2021. His current work can be found at TheBigScore.com 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Can average Joe retail investor network his/her way to success? 9:08 Manipulative flattery vs genuine compliments while networking 10:28 Online bitter brigade often misses out on the deal room 11:12 Dynamics of the relational exchange while networking up 17:21 Take initiative: relationships open doors 24:46 Initial actionable networking steps 26:15 Start with a Twitter account & business card 30:50 Potential mentors might test you first (or slam the door in your face) 35:50 “I was not giving up” after rejection 38:19 How to get invited to a site tour 44:29 “If you have a vision, you can work towards it.” 46:01 Develop your networking goals 49:02 Nobody is completely self-made: friends and mentors provide a hand up 51:01 Even Rick Rule was given a hand up in his early years 52:41 Don’t sell your soul in pursuit of profit 55:11 Breaking into the Howe Street Good Ole Boys’ club 1:02:00 Tommy networked into a deal room that yielded a multi-million-dollar win 1:06:06 “There is always room for somebody that has the best customer service.” 1:06:49 TheBigScore.com 1:09:27 It takes pursuit and patience to uncover junior mining gems Follow Tommy: https://ceo.ca/tommy https://twitter.com/tommyhump Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.