Story of My Book
The CEOs of Networking is about how building connections and networking can jump start your career. It explains how to take the “work” out of networking.
My name is HRHeidi Torres and I am the author of The CEOs of Networking. I wrote this book because my colleagues and former classmates often shared their distress of not knowing how to network or where to find business connections. I want to help as many people as possible have better relationships that will help advance their career goals.
My hope is that, in reading this book, you will discover the power of connecting and interacting through networking. I hope to instill in you the same sort of passion and excitement that I have for this process. Ultimately, I want you to view this book as a tool to help you connect and build relationships without having it feel like work.
In this book, you'll learn how to start conversations that lead to deeper connections and how even introverts can successfully grow their networks. You'll hear stories such as...
- How volunteering to help others can lead to opportunities for career growth.
- When networking literally saved someone’s life.
- What scavenger hunting and networking have in common.
You will love this book if you are an introvert and nervous about networking, looking for new career opportunities, or want to learn how to connect and build trusted relationships.
The CEOs of Networking is a nonfiction book that speaks to recent college graduates joining the workforce and people changing careers who want to look at how to optimize social media and networking in a new way.
The Book - The CEOs of Networking
The book is written in 3 parts.
Part 1 contains the introduction + chapters 1 - 5. This section shows the evolution of networking and why the pandemic changed the way people connect with each other. Humans are not made for sustained isolation, it can lead to self-loathing and low self-esteem. The coronavirus pandemic forced Americans to shelter in place forcing us to change the way we network.
Part 2 contains chapters 6 - 13. Part 2 shares the principles of networking. This section shares the different layers of networking and how each layer builds upon each other.
Part 3 contains chapters 14 - 16. In Part 3, the reader will learn how introverts and job seekers can leverage networking into new career opportunities.
What I Need & What You'll Get
This book will be published with New Degree Press. I set up the pre-order tiers to help cover the costs for publishing my book. Money raised will go towards the following:
- The editor I will work with to revise and publish my manuscript in August, 2021.
- The cover design of my book. (The mockups you see currently are a placeholder!)
- The layout design for the interior of my book (physical copy, ebook formats).
- The copy editing for my book to polish the grammar and spelling prior to publication.
- The launch & promotion efforts for my book when I ultimately publish this summer.
When I pre-sell 120 copies of my book, I will publish a paperback and eBook.
When I pre-sell 150 copies of my book, I will also publish a hardcover edition.
When I pre-sell 200 copies of my book, I will publish a hardcover edition and an audiobook.
I am also offering some exclusive rewards for people who pre-order my book now:
- You will receive a personally signed copy of my book when I publish.
- Your name will appear in the Acknowledgments section of my book.
- You will receive early access to the Introduction and other excerpts from my book, with the opportunity to review them and give me early feedback.
- You will have the opportunity to be involved in selecting my cover and title.
- You will be invited to join my Author Community and get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks into the publishing process.
- And much more!
About the Author
HRHeidi Torres is a Human Resource Professional with HerrinHR that helps business owners achieve their strategic goals through customized and proactive HR programs. Her father used to say he was proud that Heidi never shied away from doing what needed to be done whether it was leading an organization or finding ways to help others succeed.
College graduates struggle to find work in their chosen field of study. Millions of people lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic making networking more important than years past. HRHeidi wrote this book to help people connect and grow their network in the age of social distancing and self-quarantines. She is also passionate about helping businesses develop a more diverse and inclusive environment.
In her “spare” time, HRHeidi volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” She is a foodie with a weakness for breakfast tacos and a mother to two rescue (now spoiled) cats and two large ducks. In high school, her nickname was Hyper Heidi. As an adult, she focused that energy into being HRHeidi.
For more information, you can connect with HRHeidi at ceoofnetworking@hrheidi.com and at LinkedIN @HRHeidi-Torres, Twitter @Htorres37, Instagram @HRHeidiTorres, Facebook @HRheidi.torres, YouTube @UCuA3M4N2p-nTF-pC5uGUZug and Website HRHeidi.com.
International Preorders
For international preorders, please send me a private message.
Risks & Challenges
The biggest challenge with publishing a book is delivering the finished book to the backer, specifically my mailing of the book to you. I have eliminated this risk by including the cost of mailing and shipping the signed copies into each pre-order tier.
The risk of delivering the pre-sale copies of my book is contingent on the publisher we use. I will be working closely with New Degree Press to make sure we ship the pre-order rewards to you as early as possible. We will keep all pre-sale backers up-to-date as to when my book will publish. You will know when the copies of my book you pre-ordered are expected to ship.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
Please share my pre-sale campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with your friends, family and network. Please use #theceosofnetworking, #HRHeidi, and tag me as well as my publisher, New Degree Press, so that we can help amplify your efforts.
You can easily share my pre-sale campaign via Indiegogo at the top of the page.
Please share my book with 5 friends, family members, or co-workers who you think would enjoy it via text or direct message on social media.
Thank you so much for of all of your love and support!
Thanks again,
HRHeidi Torres