Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders

"Love Is the Killer App" by Timothy Sanders is a book about how to create relationships that create opportunity and success. The core message of the book is that a "love advantage" can be gained from using relationships to achieve business goals. Sanders reveals the secrets of earning loyalty, building strong teams and becoming a "lovecat".

Sanders is a renowned authority on business networking and relationship building. He explains the concept of a network capital, which refers to the value you can create through your relationships. He argues that this network capital is a lucrative asset and can be used to gain advantage in business. Sanders shares stories of successful business owners and entrepreneurs who have leveraged relationships to gain success and wealth.

Sanders offers practical advice on how to build and nurture relationships. He explains the importance of building empathy and understanding, respect, appreciation and recognition of uniqueness. He encourages readers to build and prioritize their relationships, serve as a trusted advisor, create reciprocity, avoid jealousy, take care of your network, contribute to the network, and invest in relationships to give back.

Sanders also highlights the importance of "love catting", which is using your relationship capital to create value. He explains how to be a lovecat, including being open to opportunities, mastering "the name game", networking at all levels, using technology appropriately, and expanding your network.

Sanders also urges readers to create a personal trademark, which is basically a story about who you are and what you can do for others. He explains how to craft a public profile and use it in job searches, and he provides tips on how to develop a personal manifesto.

Ultimately, Sanders' advice centers on the idea that when it comes to business, relationships are everything. He emphasizes that a "love advantage" is critically important in today's business world and can give an individual the edge in becoming a success, both personally and professionally. Whether it's through developing close relationships or using your lovecat skills, Sanders explains how anyone can build and use relationships to gain an upper hand in business.

Love Is the Killer App provides practical advice for anyone hoping to take advantage of their relationships and create success in business. Filled with insights, inspiring stories, and practical tips, this book will help readers learn how to use their relationship capital to gain a competitive edge. Sanders encourages readers to channel their love and find ways to leverage their relationships to gain success in business. The advice given in this book will inspire readers to create strong relationships with others and use their connection to create a successful business career.